Today I have the pleasure of sharing one of my favorite lunch recipes with you. It takes minutes to prepare, it’s packed with whole grains which makes it healthy, and it’s super simple to make.
There’s something about the creamy smoothness of avocado that makes this light meal seem like an indulgence.
Most days I’m at home with my 3 year old and it doesn’t make sense to cook up a huge meal just for the two of us. This is one meal we both can customize to our taste and enjoy together.
I enjoy my seasoned rice with avocados (which is a great source of healthy fats) and he enjoys his with some shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Healthy Seasoned Rice and Avocado
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules (or 1 chicken bouillon cube)
- 1 cup instant brown rice
- 1 ripe avocado
- Dissolve bouillon in hot water with a whisk until mostly dissolved.
- Heat water on stove top until boiling.
- Pour rice into water and stir.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove rice from heat and then let it sit covered for another 5 minutes (or until water is absorbed into rice)
- Meanwhile, cut avocado into slices.
- Serve rice hot with avocado slices or your favorite topping and enjoy!
- Customize the rice to your taste! Optional toppings include a little butter or cheese.
What’s your favorite topping on rice?
This post linked to: Creative Spark, Link Party Palooza, Saturday Sharefest, Best DIY Projects and Recipes, Show Me Saturday, The Makers, Work It Wednesday, Thrifty Thursday, The Weekend Re-Treat, I’m Lovin’ It, and Think and Make Thursday.
I’m always happy to find a new spin on rice. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s shelf stable, so I always have it around. This recipe couldn’t be any easier for a busy mama. Thank you!
You’re very welcome Angela! This is super easy for busy moms–in fact I made it for myself for lunch yesterday!
I’m always looking for lunch ideas, will have to try this one! Thanks for linking up to Creative Spark! Hope you’ll join us again this week 🙂
This recipe was created out of my need for more lunch ideas. I hope you love it Emily!
This recipe will be the perfect lunch for me! Thanks so much for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
~ Ashley
I hope you get to enjoy it soon Ashley! I’m glad to share recipes with you!
This is my kind of recipe simple and healthy. Thanks for sharing! #Sitgirls
Simple and healthy is always a winning combo!
This looks really good and easy! I love avocados with any kind of sourdough bread!
Avocado and sourdough bread is a wonderful taste combination! You’ve got good taste Tiffany!
This recipe sounds like a perfect lunch! I love that it’s easy to make, but healthy, too. Thanks for sharing it with us!
After creating a couple edible cookie dough recipes, I have to add some healthier things to my diet 😉
This sounds so good! I too am at home most days for lunch and if there isn’t any leftovers for dinner, I am always wondering what to fix… I love avocados! I need to try this.
I usually have all the ingredients on hand so it makes for the perfect lunch when there’s no leftovers from the night before. I hope you love it Carrie!