Ben's Original Ready Rice Butter & Garlic - 12 Pack (8.8 oz Pouches), Microwave-Ready in 90 Sec

This pack of twelve 8.8 oz microwavable pouches delivers ready-to-eat parboiled rice flavored with creamy butter and aromatic garlic. Each pouch arrives fully cooked and sealed in a BPA-free microwave-safe package, so you can skip rinsing, simmering, and most cleanup. Use it straight from the pouch for fast weeknight meals, heat it in a skillet for texture, or pair it with proteins and vegetables to build balanced plates in minutes.

How fast and simple is the cooking process?

Heat from pouch to plate in about 90 seconds—no measuring, boiling, or draining needed. The pouch design locks in steam and freshness, making this rice a true convenience staple for busy days.

• Microwave-ready: heat sealed pouch for 90 seconds
• Skillet option: empty pouch into skillet and warm thoroughly
• No prep: pre-cooked parboiled rice, ready to serve
• BPA-free pouch for safer microwave heating

What flavor and texture can I expect from Butter and Garlic Ready Rice?

The rice combines long-grain texture with a buttery mouthfeel and a mild garlic aroma—seasoned but not overpowering. It’s formulated to complement meats, vegetables, and sauces without masking other flavors.

• Long-grain parboiled rice for separate, fluffy grains
• Light butter notes and gentle garlic seasoning for savory balance
• Consistent texture whether microwaved or skillet-heated
• No artificial colors or flavors added

How can I use these pouches in meals and recipes?

Ready Rice is versatile: serve as a quick side, stir into casseroles, or use as a base for bowls and stir-fries. Because it’s fully seasoned, it speeds up meal assembly and reduces the need for extra sauces or seasonings.

• Serve alongside grilled chicken, fish, or tofu
• Fold into stuffed peppers, burritos, or fried rice-style dishes
• Mash with herbs and vegetables for a comforting risotto-style side
• Use multiple pouches for family-size casseroles or meal prep

Are there dietary or ingredient considerations I should know?

This seasoned rice is vegetarian and formulated without trans fat, cholesterol, artificial colors, or artificial flavors. It’s convenient for many households, but check the label for sodium levels or allergen details if you have specific dietary restrictions.

• Vegetarian-friendly seasoned rice
• No trans fat and no cholesterol listed on packaging
• No artificial colors or flavors included
• Refer to the nutrition label for sodium and ingredient specifics

Who is this for: UNCLE BEN'S Ready Rice Butter and Garlic is ideal for busy families, solo cooks, and anyone who wants a flavorful, low-effort rice side. It suits weeknight dinners, meal-prep sessions, and pantry-ready backup meals—anyone who values speed, consistent texture, and buttery-garlic flavor without extra fuss.

Ingredients

Water; Parboiled Long Grain Rice; Oil (Canola, Soybean and/or Sunflower); Salt; Modified Corn Starch; Corn Syrup Solids; Yeast Extract; Sodium Caseinate (Milk); Tumeric (Color); Natural Flavors (Contains Milk, Butter Flavor and Garlic Flavor); Niacin; Iron (Ferric Orthophosphate); Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate); Folate (Folic Acid).