How busy people can create quick, delicious meals in minutes
Posted: November 03, 2026 | Word Count: 756
Key takeaways:
- Busy people need options for quick meals when they're always on the go.
- Microwaveable Rice Cups from Minute® Rice offer versatile options that are ready in one minute.
- Minute Rice Cups contain pre-cooked rice that can be heated in the microwave in just one minute.
- Minute Rice Cups are offered in a wide variety of flavors.
- Using Rice Cups as the foundation, mix and match additional veggies, proteins and toppings to create quick, easy, tasty dishes.
When your days are packed with your job, hangouts, training and all kinds of side quests, you don't always have time to cook the kind of lunch or dinner you want. While you wish every meal had a great balance of tasty proteins, carbs and veggies, making it happen isn't always easy.
The good news is, there's a simple way to mix and match veggies, meats and more together with a rice cup you can heat up in one minute. Thanks to microwavable, ready-to-serve Minute® Rice Cups, you can combine your favorite rice flavor with whatever you have on hand to create an epic rice bowl in just minutes.
What are Rice Cups?
Minute Rice Cups contain pre-cooked rice that only needs to be heated up in the microwave for one minute, saving you tons of time in the kitchen. The rice comes out perfectly every time, and you can eat it straight from the cup, or assemble other ingredients like leftovers from the fridge or special ingredients you want to cook to create a masterpiece in a bowl. A friend grabbing lunch at your place? No problem: You can heat up two cups at a time in 90 seconds.
Best yet, they're so easy to prep. You don't even need water; just take the lid off, microwave one minute and you're ready to go!
All Minute Rice Cups are certified gluten free and have no added preservatives, and they're packed in convenient cups that are made without BPA.
You don't even need a recipe; just throw together a Minute Rice Cup with protein, fresh, frozen or cooked veggies, plus any sauce or topping you like.
How you can make quick, tasty meals
Use one of the newest Rice Cup flavors just launched in 2026, Garlic Parmesan Rice, to create a variety of dishes using whatever you have on hand. Try one of these combos for a simply delicious lunch or dinner with an enticing Italian flavor profile.
- Garlic Butter Steak Bowls:
Heat rice, then add grilled steak, asparagus pieces, sliced mushrooms, garlic and herb butter.
- Garlic Parmesan Bacon Rice:
Heat rice, then add bacon, sauteed spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes and cracked pepper.
Mix up a variety of fast, customizable rice bowls using Minute Rice Cups. You can use pantry staples or leftovers to create your own bowl that's perfect for lunch, dinner or anything in between. You don't even need a recipe; just throw together a Minute Rice cup with a protein, some fresh, frozen or cooked veggies, plus any sauce or topping you like.
Start by choosing from white rice, brown rice, aromatic (jasmine or basmati) rice or a grain blend (like rice and quinoa). You can also boost your bowl by picking one of these seasoned rice options:
- Garlic Parmesan Rice
- Veggie Stir Fry Seasoned Rice
- Long Grain & Wild Seasoned Rice with Herbs
- Yellow Rice
- Spanish Rice
- Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice
- Jalapeno Rice
- Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice
- Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice
Where to find recipes that keep it simple
Try using the new Veggie Stir Fry Seasoned Rice Cup variety in this Asian-inspired recipe:
Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 7 minutes; Total time: 12 minutes; Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
- 2 Minute Veggie Stir-Fry Rice Cups
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions:
Step 1: Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2: In a skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add egg and quickly scramble until egg is soft-cooked, about 30 seconds. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 3: In medium-high heat, add chicken and cook until evenly browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Step 4: Add the rice and the egg to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce and mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the rice is evenly coated. Stir-fry an additional minute.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in the green onions, garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Need more recipe inspo? Visit MinuteRice.com/cups for all kinds of ideas. With Rice Cups, mealtimes are easier than ever.
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