10 MINUTE Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Rice dish! This EASY clean eating recipe is made with Minute Rice and served with fresh Brussels Sprouts and cherry tomatoes! This wholesome meal is gluten free and vegetarian – make it for a work lunch or easy dinner!
Who knew that once you had a baby you immediately forgot to feed yourself. On the first day home I already found myself looking at the clock at 5PM and remembering I never ate lunch. After this repeated for a few days, along with 3 hour sleep nights, I knew I was going to have to change some things and make sure I was getting the calories and nutrients needed for baby and me.
So I opened up the cabinet and pulled out a couple cups of Minute Ready to Serve. Then I opened up my refrigerator and pulled out Brussels Sprouts and tomatoes. In 10 minutes I had a delicious lunch ready to serve, along with leftovers for the next day. High 5 to Mom for making a wholesome, yummy lunch – 10 Minute Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Rice!
The Minute® Ready to Serve Organic Red Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic only takes 1 minute to make which is amazing. It’s a perfect solution for a fast lunch when trying to eat better. While the rice is cooking, throw the Brussels Sprouts in a small pot of water to boil to soften them up so you can easily cut them up. While they’re boiling, chop up your tomatoes too. Once the Brussels Sprouts are done, drain them, and throw everything together in a bowl. Just like that, your 10 Minute Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Rice is ready to be served!
My favorite variety is Minute® Ready to Serve Organic Red Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic because it’s so flavorful that I don’t really have to add anything else (makes it more easier!). It’s a blend of organic red quinoa and organic brown rice combined with garlic and onion. It’s 100 % whole grain so it’s a great source of daily fiber! They have 5 new Ready to Serve products, including many that are gluten-free and preservative free. These are great for easy portion control since each variety is conveniently packaged in individual single serving size cups – perfect for a portable lunch for work, plus you can eat it straight from the cup if you’d like!
If I’m at the studio or Matthew is home, I will make this entire recipe and split it in half for both of us. I love that it’s so easy to prepare even on the go! If I’m at home solo, I will half the recipe, or make it full and have leftovers for the next day since I never know when Enceladus is going to become fussy and my afternoon plans are out the window. I’m still trying to figure out her schedule, so right now flexibility is key!
Not only is this great for lunch, but a few nights ago I made tomatillo chicken and needed a quick side dish that was filled with veggies. I quickly cooked some fresh cauliflower from the garden and made this 10 Minute Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Rice for a side dish – it was so delicious with a little salsa verde on top!
If you’re looking for an easy lunch or side dish I hope you give this recipe a try! Enjoy!
Looking for more rice recipes? Try my basmati rice!
Enjoy this recipe video!
10 Minute Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Rice
PrintIngredients
- 2 cups of Minute® Ready to Serve Organic Red Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic
- 1/2 pound fresh Brussels Sprouts
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes - chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Heat rice according to directions. Empty into bowl.
- Boil a small pot of water. Add Brussels Sprouts and boil for 10 minutes. Drain, and then chop them finely.
- Add Brussels Sprouts, tomatoes, olive oil and salt to the rice bowl and mix.
- Serve.
Notes
Mo La says
Can you tell us what the sodium content is?
Pamela says
Hey Mo La, I don’t include nutrition info on recipes, but if you google “sodium calculator” you can probably find one and do it manually.
Shannon Mahaney says
What a quick meal for a weeknight! I pinned this for future reference.
Mary says
This really looks like such a great combination. I enjoy eating Brussels sprouts but had never thought to eat them with quinoa rice.
Menaka Bharathi says
Totally healthy and a delicious dish..Would be trying it over the weekend
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Gentle Joy Homemaker says
I’ve never had this kind of salad before… it looks good. š
Dianne says
That looks yummy! I am going to have to try it.
Dianne
Leslie says
It’s all about easy during the summer, and the Husband and I LOVE brussel sprouts. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jamie Oliver says
Yum, and brussel sprouts are one of our new favorite things to grow in the garden!
Chloe Crabtree says
Honestly, I am such a bad vegetable eater. I do not like brussel sprouts even though I keep trying them. I love cabbage, but just can’t get into the brussel sprouts. My hubby, though, loves his veggies and brussel sprouts, so I may just be making this for him! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Michele says
The best part of this is the ten minutes! I love quinoa and easy dishes that are also healthy.
Lisa says
Wow, that looks good! An unusual combination but will definitely try it!
Sophie says
A lovely healthy tasty lunch! I love it!
Charlene says
This looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Caitlin Edwards says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Jess says
Sounds delicious!!
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
I could so do with something like this for work. You are not the first mom to forget to eat. Hope it doesn’t become a habit š
Kalyan Panja says
The photos are inviting me to taste it right now.
Maria @ kitchenathoskins says
This is so convenient and healthy. A handy one for busy weeknights!!! Thanks for the share Pam:)
Julie says
I love this dish and so remember what it was like trying to function with a new baby. I’ve scheduled this recipe to my group boards and can’t wait to try it!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Easy meals & flexibility are definitely key with infants! This looks yummy!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Love anything that is delicious and ready in 10 minutes! This looks so yummy!
Monika Dabrowski says
What an amazingly healthy dish! Love the fact that there are so few ingredients in it:)
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
This is a fantastic quick and healthy meal! I love the convenience of Minute quinoa and rice. I’ll have to check it out at my store. Your baby is adorable! Enjoy every minuteāit goes by quickly.
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This looks great! I love Brussels and and have to try this healthy dish
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Easy and quick meals are always a win at my place. This brussels sprouts quinoa rice looks so flavorful and delicious. Love the fact this can be ready under 10 minutes.
Kelly says
This is SO pretty and perfect for summer!
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
OH WOW … I love how versatile and wholesome this recipe is. It looks absolutely amazing as well?
Emma @ Lights, Camera, BAKE! says
Sounds like a perfect, lazy lunch! My mother loves brussel sprouts so I think this is going to be a winner!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
This looks delicious! And so perfect when I’m too lazy to cook much š
Agness of Run Agness Run says
Such an easy, light and healthy dish! This has to be on my table as soon as possible! š