I am so excited to find Minute Rice latest product…...Minute Ready to Serve Rice.……ready in the microwave in just 60 seconds!
I will have to confess that after getting home from work, I do not have the mental or physical energy to think about cooking a healthy dinner. I am tired, and very cranky……PT will verify this! These Rice cups are going to become a staple in our household. I am so excited about all of the varieties that Minute Rice has compiled for us:
Brown Rice
Brown & Wild Rice
Multi-Grain Medley Rice
Jasmine Rice
White Rice
Italian Rice Mix
Chicken Rice Mix
Yellow Rice Mix
Pilaf Rice Mix
Spanish Rice Mix
These little rice cups also fit right into my resolution to eat healthier. They are convenient and perfect for portion control, and will fit easily into my desk drawer at work. Sometimes I think too much (imagine that) about what to eat, or bring, for lunch…..when these are right under my nose and the perfect solution! I have even found tons of tips and easy stir in ideas at their website.
Using the Spanish Rice Mix I made the perfect {Easy} Black Beans and Spanish Rice dish. Start to finish it will be ready in less than 5 minutes. You want to know the best part of Easy Black Beans and Spanish Rice? I can take the leftovers to work, and finish off the black beans with the 2nd Spanish Rice cup. Woo Hoo……..
**They are also perfect for your teenager’s to fix on their own as a snack after school. B loves rice, and with all the different varieties he won’t get bored with them. That is huge benefit, and makes me feel good knowing that he will have a healthy alternative as a snack.
Shaunna
Easy Black Beans and Spanish Rice
Serves: 1-2 Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 Container (4.4 oz) Minute Ready to Serve Spanish Rice Mix
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- Optional: Shredded Colby Jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, diced tomato
Directions:
- Combine the black beans and green chiles in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir in 2 Tbsp cilantro. Set aside.
- Remove the film from the Spanish Rice cup (If you are needing 2 servings, then remove the film off both cups). Place cup in microwave and heat on High for 1 minute. Remove cup carefully and pour onto serving dish. Scoop half the black bean mixture onto rice and stir together if desired. Top with optional ingredients if desired.
Note: Save the other 1/2 of the black bean mixture for lunch tomorrow. Just bring the second Spanish Rice mix cup and heat everything up in your microwave at work!
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Minute® Ready to Serve Rice is an ideal portable solution for lunch or breakfast because you can eat it on the go, straight from the cup. In just 60 seconds, you have fully cooked rice for any meal or snack. You’ll never get bored with your lunch since there are 10 flavorful and wholesome varieties. If you’re looking for a healthy option, Minute® Ready to Serve Rice provides easy portion control since it’s conveniently packaged in two individual single-serve cups.
Visit http://www.minuterice.com/ for recipes, including Minute® Ready to Serve Stir it Up recipe ideas and more information about the Minute® Rice family of products.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.
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Mmm.. looks great. I love black beans. Thanks for the recipe. Linda
yum! Looks delicious.