This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.

Overwhelmed with the idea of coming up with quick and easy lunch or snack recipe ideas for the new year? Minute® Ready to Serve Rice products are just the solution you are looking for to avoid going through a drive-thru after those crazy hectic days.

It’s one of my new year resolutions! I’m always looking  for easy to prepare meals to make in minutes to avoid unhealthy and expensive options that aren’t in our budget.

I just discovered Minute® Ready to Serve Rice in the grocery store. I have always been a big fan of instant rice, but the Minute® Ready to Serve Rice caught my attention because I am trying to limit my carb intake. Minute® Ready to Serve Rice makes it so easy because it’s conveniently packaged in two individual single-serve cups. The best part is that it is portable and you can heat up a serving up in just 60 seconds.

Minute® Ready to Serve Rice is available in many varieties including: Whole Grain options of Brown Rice, Brown & Wild Rice and Multi-Grain Medley, Jasmine Rice, White Rice, Chicken Rice Mix, Yellow Rice Mix, and Fried Rice Mix.

The newest option,Minute Ready to Serve Black Beans & Rice is ready in just 90 seconds. There’s a flavor to meet all picky eaters! 

Minute® Ready to Serve Rice is also a convenient snack to keep in your desk drawer or in your pantry. Check out all the creative options of how you can make a hearty snack to sustain you until your next meal. 

How to Make Sausage and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (12 0z) packages of smoked sausage
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic clove, minced
• 2 c of beef broth
• 1/2 t of sea salt
• 1/2 t of pepper
• 2 Minute® Ready to Serve Rice packages (4 individual servings)

Cilantro: garnish optional

Directions

Cut sausage into 1/2 in slices and saute with bell pepper, garlic and onion in a nonstick pan for about 10 minutes on medium heat until lightly browned. Add beef broth and bring to a boil. Add both packages of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice, salt, and pepper to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low heat and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender. Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

Makes 6-8 servings

*Please note: if you prefer more rice, just add more water and rice to meet your family’s needs.

Also, I have made this meal without the rice and froze individual servings in baggies. I just heat up a Minute® Ready to Serve Rice and mix it with the sausage. It makes great last minute dinners.

Thanks for sharing this so easy, but delicious instant rice recipe for others to enjoy!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Rice.