Meals Ready in a Minute
| February 28, 2013 | Posted by Madeline @ Food, Fitness, and Family under Reviews, Sponsored, Toddler |
WOO! It’s Thursday which means that I only have today and tomorrow left of training 
I am wiped out from these classes (they make you really evaluate yourself and your core values) and then from also being mom and wife. For you working mamas I know this is old news but for me it was a reality check. It’s weeks like this though that I value having healthy, easy options that are ready to go in a minute for Em.
On normal weeks, I hit the gym in the morning, run errands, and get home with just enough time to feed Em lunch before it’s nap time. Some days I have less time than others and I have to have lunch ready in a flash. Nothing dictates HURRY like a hangry (yes, hungry … hungry + angry) toddler 
Enter Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.
I love these little cups! In just 60 seconds you can have brown rice ready to eat. While I prefer to cook brown rice the traditional way, it takes upwards of 50 minutes on the stove top. Sometimes 60 seconds is all I got so these are a staple in my pantry. Pull them out, take off the top, microwave, and voila! Brown rice in an instant.
For Em, I like to mix the brown rice with a protein, seasonings, and veggies. For this lunch I used low-sodium turkey, tomatoes, and spinach. I also love to add mushrooms, peas, kale, parsley, avocado, black beans, you name it! I just mix it all together, sauté it in olive oil, and it’s ready. Em gobbles it up which makes me a happy mom. You can see more of my “go to” meal ideas for Em on my recent Munchkin Meals
The Minute® Ready to Serve Rice is great for the busy mom or professional. They are portable, convenient, and healthy to boot.
What is your “ready in a flash” go to healthy meal for yourself or your kids?
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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.
I love throwing a bunch of stuff in the crockpot! Itz easy and I have leftovers for days!
the hubby LOVES LOVES those little bowls for bringing to work, too.
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I have a stash of these in the pantry! Love the whole grain varieties.
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I am always busy so I love stuff like this! Frozen veggies are a go to for me
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I love taking this to work!
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Leftovers for me lol
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Ooh, yes, most days we have a hangry toddler in our house by lunch time too. Love your creative combo- looks delish! I agree- making brown rice the traditional way is ideal, but moms need short cuts.
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I know what you mean about hAngry toddlers! I should pick some of these little rice packs up to have in a pinch. Great idea
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Those little bowls are post workout lifesavers for me! I am a huge fan, and I think the convenience factor alone makes them worth every penny. Plus there is constantly coupons for them in the paper, which I love love love!!
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