Back to School season can be insane. Once again we are back on a stricter schedule and getting into the groove can take a few weeks. One of those things I need to start doing again is packing lunches. And I hear my husband cheering in the background. Living on a budget means not buying school lunches. It saves a lot of money but we can run into the issue of having the same old PB&J all week.
No one wants a boring lunch.
That is why the family and I are enjoying using Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. It makes packing lunch easy, and as the packer all I can say is thank you!
Minute® Ready to Serve Rice provides easy portion control since it comes packaged in two individual single-serve cups. I can use one for each kid and the hubs, well he likes two.
For my husband's busy work he needs something quick but filling and healthy! I dubbed his the southern Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.
Ingredients:
- 1 Package of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice of your choice
- 1/2 Cup of Kidney Beans (I used canned for less prep time)
- 1/2 Cup of Shredded Chicken
- 2 Tbsp of BBQ Sauce (or more depending on your tastes)
Combine all and heat for 1 minute in the microwave then enjoy!
For the kiddos something a little less messy! I call their's the asian fusion Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.
Ingredients:
- 1 Package of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice of your choice
- 1/2 Cup of shelled edamame seasoned with a little garlic powder (Precook the edamame if they are frozen. )
- 1 Tsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Tsp of Chia Seeds
Combine all the ingredients and heat at home sending them to school with it in a insulated container. Or if your school/teacher is willing to heat up for them there you can use whatever container is easiest for them.
Add a little variety and sub out ingredients for bacon, cheese, beans, hot dogs, chia seeds, avocado, corn, or pineapple!
Rice is a diverse base for any meal, making combos fun and tasty! The best part is it is easy to make ahead of time and I know they are getting the energy they need from a filling tasty lunch!
For more recipes, including Stir-In ideas, and more information about the Minute® Rice family of products visit http://bit.ly/1MTA9ki. No matter which recipe or product you choose, Minute® Rice is there to help you navigate the back to school waters! Here is to a great start to a new year!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.
What a great meal option! This would be q perfect meatless meal and then good for lunch the next day.
I love how versatile rice is, especially since it’s so cheap! I love your different ideas for switching it up
This recipe looks easy to make and the food quite appetizing. One question, is there a container that helps to keep the food warm in the packed lunch? Curious.
Ursula, I use an insulated container to keep it warm for the kids for school. You can find them at Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and other stores I’m sure 🙂
We love adding rice to our meals and it was actually one of the first things my daughter learned to cool. I love the cute note in their lunch – I Lava You is adorable!!
That Asian Fusion rice looks delicious! I want it for my own lunch. I really like the idea of these individual easy rice packets so my kids can get lunch on their own!
I love this, it is a great meal option and looks easy to prepare, its perfect packed lunch for my kids love this idea.
These are great ideas! I bet my kids would love that Asian Fusion rice. It sounds so yummy!