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(More customer reviews)OK, so how many of us really find we have more than enough time to cook those wonderful homemade meals we'd all love to have? Not me, alas. Sure, sometimes I take my time and produce healthy, wonderful-tasting food for family or friends, but all too often I settle for fast food take-out when I just don't have the energy or mental focus to cook.
This provides a fabulous compromise. The brown and wild rice combination is a healthier version of the original Uncle Ben's wild and white rice many of us grew up on. This little microwaveable packet, though, is the key. Honestly, tear the corner of the packet just a little, microwave standing up for 90 seconds, and you're on!! A great side dish for 2-3, or a whole-bowl extravaganza for yourself if you add your own vegetables and bits of meat for a healthy and filling meal. And you're getting the fiber and lower glycemic index that isn't available from white rice. It also TASTES absolutely terrific!!
I keep a little frozen chopped cooked white meat chicken or turkey with lots of chopped cooked onions, celery and mushrooms in pre-portioned ziploc bags and just empty one into a quart-sized bowl while the rice is cooking, break up into tiny pieces in the bowl, then empty the cooked rice over them and let the heat from the rice thaw and warm the meat and veggies in another 30-60 seconds. Two to two-and-a-half minutes to an amazing, extremely filling meal for one -- AND no dishes except the one bowl and spoon!!
Caution: it's high in sodium, so not for more than occasional use for people who need to monitor their sodium content. I don't detract stars for that, because it's so much less unhealthy than the fast food I'd substitute if this weren't available!
Tip: If you have some chicken breasts in the fridge and maybe a fresh vegetable or two from the farmers' market, you can microwave/steam the vegetables AND cook this rice in the time it takes to saute or broil the chicken, ending up with a company-quality meal to put on the table in less than 15 minutes!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Available in many local grocery stores, but more convenient in a 12-pack case. May we have this on Subscribe-and-Save as well, please??! :)
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The rice that's always ready to enjoy. Now you can have a delicious wholesome medley of whole grain brown rice, wild rice and red rice, perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices in just 90 seconds. Plus, it's 100% whole grains and meets the full daily requirement of whole grains in just one serving! This microwaveable pouch also eliminates prep and cleanup. UNCLE BEN'S®. 'Perfect Every Time®
