Follow along for the easy directions for minute rice – instant rice directions. We love minute rice and use it often as a quick and tasty side dish for dinner. We also give tips on what to add to make plain rice more flavorful.
Minute Rice in the Microwave –
We have a confession to make – we LOVE minute rice! Cooking regular rice can be a daunting task when you have to be careful not to over cook and not to under cook the rice Even if you follow the directions, it can still turn out well … not so good.
But not with Minute Rice! Minute Rice is easy to prepare in the microwave or stove top and always comes out perfectly – ready to eat or ready to add to your favorite recipe.
How Do You Cook Minute Rice?
There are 2 simple ways to make Minute Rice or Instant Rice.
You can cook minute rice on your stove top or you can cook the rice in your microwave. Both ways will work well to cook any instant rice.
Serving Sizes for Stove top and Microwave:
for 2 servings – 1 cup water and 1 cup Minute Rice
for 4 servings – 2 cups water and 2 cups Minute Rice
for 6 Servings – 3 cups of water and 3 cups Minute Rice.
Directions for Minute Rice (White Rice) in the Microwave
Minute Rice Microwave – The easiest way to make Minute Rice is in your microwave. Just add 1 cup of water or chicken broth to a medium (microwave-safe) bowl with 1 cup of Minute Rice. Add a little bit of salt for flavor, cover and microwave for about 4 minutes on high.
Remove from the microwave and let sit for 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
For larger servings – You can also use 2 or 3 cups of broth or water with 2 or 3 cups of minute rice, just make sure the dish is large enough to hold the rice and add 1 additional minute to cooking time. Microwave for 5 minutes on high.
How to Cook on the Stove Top Minute Rice – 5 Minute Rice!
Minute Rice Stove Top – Boil water or broth in a saucepan. Add rice, stir, cover and remove from heat. Wait 5 minutes, or until water is absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
How Many Calories in Minute Rice?
One half cup of cooked Minute Rice is 170 calories.
Is Rice Gluten Free?
Yes, Not only is the white and brown rice gluten free, it is also non-GMO project verified! This rice can be safely used in all of your gluten free recipes.
How to Make Minute Rice taste even Better?
Let’s face it, we love rice that has added flavor even if it’s a little butter and salt. To make Minute Rice or instant rice taste better simply cook the rice in chicken broth with a little salt added to the broth. After you fluff the rice stir in some butter. If you don’t have chicken broth, then use a powdered chicken soup base. TIP: always keep chicken flavored soup base in your pantry.
- Add some green peas
- Mix in some peas and ham
- Cheese is perfect addition to Minute Rice
- Sauté a little onion and garlic.
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Follow along With Some Easy Instant Rice Recipes for a Quick Dinner or Side Dish
How to Make Easy Rice Bowls Using Minute Rice –
Use Minute Rice or instant rice to make your delicious rice bowls even easier. Below we have cooked our rice in chicken or vegetable broth, seasoned our beans with cumin, and added fresh corn. Squeeze some lime and you have the beginnings of a beautiful bowl.
- 1 cup minute rice cooked in the microwave with chicken broth
- 1 cup of black beans seasoned with cumin
- 1 cup fresh corn
- squeeze of lime juice
Skillet Minute Rice with Beans, Corn and Cheese
Turn that simple rice bowl into a warm and cheesy side dish for dinner –
- 1 cup minute rice cooked in the microwave with chicken broth
- 1/2 cup additional chicken broth
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup of black beans seasoned with cumin
- 1 cup fresh corn
- 1 cup Mexican cheese
- squeeze of lime juice
While your rice is cooking in the microwave, heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the beans and corn. Season with salt, pepper and cumin. Add the chicken broth and turn heat to medium-high. Add the rice and stir in with a spatula. When everything is hot, add the cheese and cover. Let cook for about 3-4 minutes or until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
Minute Rice, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
We love this quick and easy side dish using Minute Rice!
1 (10 oz.) box chopped broccoli, thawed
1-1/2 cups Minute rice cooked in 1-1/2 cups chicken broth in the microwave
1 can Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 can milk
1 cup Cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add broccoli to the bottom of the dish and lightly salt and pepper. Stir in the soup and milk. Gently stir in the cooked rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 5 additional minutes.
Spoon the cream of chicken soup in with the thawed chopped broccoli.
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Minute Rice
1 cup Minute Rice (or the desired amount for your family)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, etc.), sliced or diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Cook the Minute Rice according to the package instructions. Typically, you’ll bring water to a boil, stir in the rice, cover, remove from heat, and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, and sesame oil (if using). Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, and then add the minced garlic and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the stir-fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve the chicken and vegetable stir-fry over the cooked Minute Rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
We love Minute Rice Recipes and Hope you Do To!
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