Freezer Microwave Rice

You can add a protein such as cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked turkey or cooked sausage to the recipe. Its a good way to use up leftovers. Use 2 1/2 cups cooked meat for each recipe of rice.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 1 batch makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• Chicken Rice

• 1  cup  uncooked white rice
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder

• Beef Rice

• 1  cup  uncooked white rice
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. Choose which variation you plan to prepare.
2. Combine the rice, water and all ingredients for either beef or chicken variations in a large microwave-safe dish.
3. For a single batch, microwave on high 6 minutes.
4. Stir.
5. Microwave at 50 percent power for 10 minutes.
6. For a double batch, microwave on high 9 minutes.
7. Stir.
8. Microwave at 50 percent power for 14 minutes.
9. Remove from microwave oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
10. To Freeze: Place rice in rigid containers.
11. Allow to cool.
12. Seal, label and freeze.
13. To Serve: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
14. The best method for reheating.
15. is in the microwave oven.
16. Add some water or broth to the rice.
17. Microwave on high 5 minutes.
18. Stir the rice.
19. Microwave an additional 3 to 5 minutes if needed.