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.
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.
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!