While life gets busy, your home should be a place of reprieve, not extra stress – and that includes your kitchen. If you’re juggling work, chores, errands, hobbies, studies, a social life, caretaking or one other million-and-one things keeping your schedule full right now, the idea of spending an hour putting together a home-cooked meal might sound exhausting or downright impossible.
In seasons like this, rather than waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant or standing in line for takeout, turn to quick, easy recipes that offer nutritional balance and don’t skimp on flavor. By using pre-seasoned Minute Rice Cups – like the new, crave-worthy Garlic Parmesan and Veggie Stir-Fry that lets you enjoy the flavor of takeout without the wait – you can have a flavorful base for your meals ready in 1 minute. You won’t even have to pull out the rice cooker or go scrounging in the spice cabinet.
To enjoy takeout flavors without the trip, opt for this restaurant-inspired Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe. Savor the umami notes of soy sauce and enjoy the convenience of tender onions, carrots and peas mixed into the stir-fry rice cup that forms the base of your meal. The toppings are what give this recipe its deconstructed egg roll vibe: flavorful sauteed cabbage joins crunchy wonton strips and a protein of choice for a bowl that comes together in just 20 minutes.
If you’re craving a savory, cheesy dinner, this high-protein Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet, ready in only 6 minutes, is an ideal choice for busy home chefs searching for that elusive balance between simple and sophisticated. Plus, the recipe can easily be adapted to your household’s tastes; try tossing some spinach or chickpeas into the skillet or swapping the shrimp for chicken or tofu.
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 Minute Veggie Stir-Fry Rice Cup
- 1 pound ground turkey or pork
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fried wonton strips
- 2 tablespoons sweet and sour sauce
- Instructions:
Heat rice according to package directions. - In large pan, cook meat over medium heat until firm and browned throughout, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Add coleslaw, garlic, soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil to meat mixture, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Top with warm rice, top with meat mixture and remaining ingredients, and serve.
Garlic Parmesan Rice and Shrimp Skillet
Prep time: 1 minute
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1-2
Ingredients:
- 1 Minute Garlic Parmesan Rice Cup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
- Instructions:
Heat rice according to package directions. - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and shrimp. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side, until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In same skillet, add rice, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Stir until warmed through and combine.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, if desired, and serve.
Substitution: Use sautéed mushrooms or crispy tofu to make vegetarian.
