Uncle Ben’s rice has long held a place on family dinner tables. When I was growing up, most night’s dinners consisted of a meat, vegetable and starch. Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes or rice were the neighbors to my pork chops and string beans. I grew up loving rice and feed it to my children quite often. Today’s households are at a faster pace and so mothers today must take shortcuts occasionally with the family meals. Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice is a flavorful shortcut that my family enjoys for the taste and I enjoy for not only the taste, but also for the convenience.
Rice can be messy to make and messy to clean up. Those grains have a sticking power that defy physics. Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice is cooked in it’s bag, can be spooned out right from the package and deposited on your family’s dinner plates. No more messy pots to scrape and wash after dinner.
From preparation to the table, Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice is ready in a flash. First you gently knead the package to separate the rice. You tear the top of the bag to vent and heat in the microwave on high for ninety seconds. Remove carefully from the microwave and allow to cool for a few moments before serving. You know have a quick and nutritious side dish to serve alongside your main course.
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice is available in more than ten flavors. Thus far, my family has tried the Roasted Chicken and Garden Vegetable. The Roasted Chicken flavored rice is the perfect accompaniment to chicken breasts, thighs and of course a whole roasted chicken. The Garden Vegetable Ready Rice goes well with pork chops and steak. We are looking forward to trying the other varieties of Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice as well.
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice is more expensive than the traditional variety. That is to be expected as you are paying for the convenience and quick cooking time. I wouldn’t spend the money to serve it every day, but it is comforting to know I have a few pouches in my pantry for those crazy, hectic nights when I need to prepare dinner in a hurry.
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice contains no saturated fat, no trans fat and is cholesterol free. This is a healthy and nutritious side dish that you can feel good about feeding your family. My younger daughter is somewhat of a picky eater, but she prefers this rice to french fries because of the delicious taste.
The pouches of Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice contain just under nine ounces. For a family of four, this provides a good serving for each family member. For larger families, two pouches can be microwaved in one hundred and thirty five seconds.
Look for Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice in your grocery store for a flavorful side dish that is simple to make and simple to clean up. Family life is busy. Give yourself a break once in awhile with Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice!
