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This is great for a meal or snack on the go. They are fast, easy and ready in 3 ½ minutes.
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Small serving, oddly bland
Although the directions for preparing this seem clear, the "inside fill line" isn't all that easy to see and has no label. Since rice generally expands when cooked, I was surprised to find that the cooked product resulted in a serving that looked about the same size as the uncooked product. It smelled like seasonings, but I couldn't really taste much spice in it - most Zatarain's products I've had in the past have been much tastier than this.
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Quick, Flavorful Snack!
Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup is perfect as a quick snack or side dish to a meal. It only takes 90 seconds to make, and I love that it has 3 grams of fiber! It is full on flavor and spice, though a little high in sodium and gummy in consistency. Overall, it is a great value for the price and super convenient. I would recommend to anyone looking for an easy and filling snack for your family.
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Okay but nothing special
The product was okay, but I wasn't thrilled with the taste. I wouldn't buy it again. The value is good, but the beans were very dry and tasteless.
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Not a fan at all
The beans ended up being undercooked and at the same time the rice was overcooked. I also wasn't a fan of the flavor. Only saving grace for this product was that it was relatively cheap.
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Easy to make side dish or snack
This cooked up very quickly and was authentic in its taste. I would have liked more bean than rice but it was a nice combination. It was too salty and although it said no sugar, dextrose listed as an ingredient is a sugar. It was a perfectly sized single serving. It is not something I would eat often but it makes a nice change once in awhile.
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Quick and simple to make
I really like this zatarain red Beans & Rice cup because it was so simple to make but also had a great flavor and taste. It's a really great way to make beans and rice as a side dish without having to make the whole box. It also has very simple instructions that are easy to make and don't require cleanup. I will definitely be using this product again
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Good tasting rice, small portion
Really small portion, not sure if this is supposed to replace a meal? Needs something else to go along with it. Convenient cooking in the microwave was nice.
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Uninspiring Cup of Rice & Beans
I do not like the taste of the Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup. The powder mix tastes fake and leaves a strange residual aftertaste. The rice would probably be fine on its own, but the beans are too few in number and almost seem to be decorations rather than part of the meal. The convenience of the Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup cannot be overstated because this will do in a pinch to fix your hunger. However, taking the extra twenty-thirty minutes to make the rice and beans yourself as well as seasoning it seem well-worth it than to this Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup.
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Chalky Tasting Beans & Mushy Rice
I followed the directions of the Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup to the letter, but my rice came out a bit mushy and the powder made everything taste a little chalky. I've been to New Orleans and I can promise you that red beans and rice definitely do not taste like the Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup. I was really disappointed because I love bold flavors from New Orleans. At least it was a convenient package to throw away everything in.
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Tasty Beans and Rice
I found the Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup product was easy to prepare, just add water, stir in seasoning packet and microwave. The taste was very good with just a hint of spiciness The rice was tender and the red beans added good fiber.
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Easy cup of lunch!
The Zatarain's red beans and rice cup was a great, quick lunch for me today. Cooked and ready in about 5minutes. The flavor and consistency was wonderful. I didn't wait quite long enough for it too cool down without burning my tongue, but that was user error. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a fast easy lunch option that has use of a sink and microwave.
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Hearty vegetarian lunch
This is a tasty, hearty vegetarian meal. It is easy to heat up for a warm lunch at work. I wish they didn't add caramel color and used organic ingredients.
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Spicy kick
I really liked this bowl it was an easy lunch portable and had a great flavor.
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Convenient
I loved the convenience and portion size of this product! I loved the flavor and how it only took three and a half minutes to prepare! Also loved that it was nutrition packed with fiber leaving me feeling good about my choice.
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Red beans and rice in 3 minutes flat
If you don't want to take all the time to make rice and beans for just one serving, this is the product for you. Ready in no time, and the flavor packet keeps it from being bland.
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easy to use heats in just minutes and taste good
this is perfect for work school or on the go and a late night snack
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Quick and easy
Its quick and easy to make but definitely not as good as making the rice yourself.
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Quick and Easy Meal or Side Dish
I don't usually eat prepackaged foods because it isn't the healthiest of options. I did like the flavor and the convenience of this, though. It would be a great option to take to work.
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Great taste and flavor.
The product was very tasty. It was just the right size for lunch. I really liked it.
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Great Convenient Item
I liked this product overall, because it had a lot of flavor and was very convenient for an easy small meal. I did feel it was a bit salty for my liking.
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I was suprized by this
I purchased Zatarain's Red beans and Rice cup online, I was surprized that I wasn't able to find this cup of beans and rice in my local stores though. I felt that there was quite a bit of rice in the cup for the price which was nice. It was very simple to make, you open the cup dump in the seasoning packet add water and stir and cook for 3 1/2 minutes. let stand for 1 minute then enjoy. Pretty simple. I was suprized after it finished cooking as it didn't look like red beans and rice but it looked a bit like dirty rice. My family purchases a lot of Zatarain's products so I expected a high quatlity product when I purchased this red beans and rice cup, sadly that was not what I felt that I got. All while eating the red beans and rice cup, I couldn't help but think something was missing from this, but I couldn't figure out what it was. The rice was chewy in some places and some of it was soft and as you would expect rice to be. The Red beans on the other hand tasted a lot like refried beans and were very dissappointing. while the cup is a good value is doesn't really taste very good. it isn't a product I would purchase again
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it was okay
to have a snack that was convenient and affordable. It was a quick snackand easy to prepare.
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delicious
Zatarains Red Beans & Rice is easy to prepare & tastes like authentic Loisiana food.
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Mushy Rice
I did not like this product at all. Other than the rice and beans being good quality, the seasoning did not taste good to me. It tasted very artificial. Also, I added exactly how much water it said to and found that the rice was still too wet and mushy.
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Easy to Prepare Snack
This is just an ok snack for me. There are things I like and things I'm not too fond of regarding this product. First of all, the things I like. The package is very convenient. It stores easily in my cabinet and is also very easy to take on the go. It only takes 3 1/2 minutes to prepare in the microwave, contains only 1 g of fat, provides 4% of the daily value of calcium. The container is easy to open, and you can eat right out of the container. (No extra dishes required.) The red bean to rice ratio is fine, and I do trust the Zatarain brand name. Now, for the things I think could use some improvement. Number one, if I'm going to pay this amount of money for a snack, I would like to have some meat included in it. This snack contains none. The product also has 170 calories. I would like fewer. Finally, the hickory smoke flavor is much too strong for me and tastes rather artificial. So, in my opinion, if you want a quick snack that's easy to prepare and take on the go, this product is for you. However, it you prefer more than rice and beans for over a dollar, you may want to rethink purchasing this product. Finally, be sure to check the product date on the package. I had to search a while before I could find one that had not expired.
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Convienant but not my favorite lunch
I liked the convenience of Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice cup and how easy it was to make, but the taste and texture left something to be desired. The spice mix was good but more salty that I like and the rice did not cook well. The rice was still crispy and soupy. This was ok but not the quality I was expecting for convenience foods.
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Great meal substitute
It would be great with some sausage and chicken added to it. Overall, great meal substitute or a quick lunch.
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Convenient
This product was convenient for a quick meal, but definitely had a convenience food taste.
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Great and Zatarains Red Beans and Rice cup. Easy
This was great for a quick lunch or snack for everyone in my family. It tastes like fresh made so good and was just so easy to carry and use in any microwave!! We also added sausage on the side to make a full dinner.
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OK taste rice and beans
I love the convenience of instant meal. But the taste is just OK, and the serving will not fill you up completely
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Good taste, small serving
The Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice had a pretty good flavor. The product was very easy to prepare. It was a little small for a lunch because room was left in the container to allow for the rice to boil.
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Delicious!
I was given a chance to try Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice cup. I found the amount in the cup was perfect for me. It was just the right size to fill me up for lunch. It was delicious. The was a good amount of rice and beans and just the amount of seasoning that was right. I recommend this product to all.
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convenient
This is a good product to use if you are short on time and need to eat in an hurry. It is convenient and has the great Zatarain taste. It is higher in sodium than I would like though.
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Flavors were Off
This cooked up great, nice and fluffy. Easy to make, but the spices did not mix in well and were too strong.
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Quick and Easy Lunch
I took the Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice bowl to work with me for an easy lunch. The preparation and cooking was so easy and I was pleased with the quality and taste of the food. I recommend this product for a quick, tasty meal.
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Quick and easy
This particular variety was just okay. I would imagine other varieties would have better taste. The seasoning over powered the rice and beans.
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Filling But Rather Bland
It's a good quick little snack/small meal, but it's not satisfying. The flavor profile is bland and uninspiring. There's not enough beans in it. Letting the cup sit in the microwave for 1-2 minutes after microwaving it doesn't help the clumps separate or cook everything thoroughly. It's kind of mushy rice with some beans.
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Very convenient
I had some leftover chicken and added this to my Zatarains Red Beans and Rice and ate this for lunch. It was just a little salty but overall it was very convenient and a filling and satisfying lunch.
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Satisfactory
I thought the Zatarain Red Beans and Rice cup was OK as far as taste. The prep was easy and it does make a quick snack/side dish.
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easy, convenient
I did like the portion size of this product, sometimes it is hard to ensure you are eating the right amount of rice. I liked that there were beans in the product, it helped me get a snack with protein but hit my carb fix too. The product packaging was great because I did not need additional dishes, when I am lazy this is good. I ate this at the office and so it really helped me save time to have a nice snack
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Tasty for a dehydrated product
This product was tasty. Quick and easy to prepare. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that it always seems to me that something about the texture is not quite right with dehydrated products.
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Zatarian's Rice Cup is delicious
I found that Zatarian's Red Beans and Rice cup was easy to make and was delicious to eat. It is very convenient and great alone or as an addition to a meal. I liked the individual portion because I don't always want to make a large quantity of rice when I'm only cooking for one.
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Convenient for lunch atbwork
This item is convenient for taking to work for lunch. It is quick to prepare when you don't have a lot of time. It tastes good, but I would like a little larger option for a full meal size. It is tasty and satisfying.
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Quick and easy meal/side dish
This is the girst time I tried Zatarain product and I love it! It was so easy to make and only took 3.5 min in the microwave. It was as easy to make instant ramen noodles but healthier. It has seasoned white rice with tender red beans, bell peppers and spices. Just like the product descriptin says you can serve alone as a satisfying side dish or make this mix a hearty meal by adding cooked sausage or ham and enjoy the flavor and soul of New Orleans. I will definitely buy it again in the future.
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Tasted great
I didn't know what to expect with a microwave rice bowl. But everything was cooked well and had a great taste.
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A nice snack food!
This was a great snack food that fills you up! I think it would be great also to use as a side for lunch or to heat for lunch and add a small amount of sausage or shrimp to make it a tasty lunch. This is a good, filling tasty snack!
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With added spice, it tastes quite nice!
I found that it is a quick and easy meal/snack, when you are busy and do not have time to cook an elaborate meal. The rice and bean texture is delicious. I just wish there was a bit more in each cup to satisfy my craving!
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Good snack on the go
Easy to work with instructions yielded a reasonably heavy snack portion. Cooking time suggested probably needs adjustment as package instructions yielded not fully cooked through rice.
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Fast and tasty lunch alternative.
This product was easy to prepare although it did take awhile for the seasonings to dissolve. It was tasty and quick to make. I would prefer something with a little more protein in it for the calorie intake that this product has. Fairly good fiber content too.
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Fast and easy. Perfect for work.
I love the convenience of the product and that it's something different for lunch. The flavor and texture were good but It was perfect for me once I added some Tabasco. My only complaint is that I wanted more. I would have preferred a more meal sized portion around 250 calories. I feel like I would have to supplement this with more food to make a satisfying lunch.
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Yummy!!
Very convenient and nice for lunch at work. High quality is this brand as usual.
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Very easy to make
This product is great for convenience. It has really made a great side dish for my main course.
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Convenient but lacking on taste
I was a little surprised to see how few beans there were in this red bean and rice meal. I'm guessing 4 or 5 beans. After mixing the spice packet and water with the rice I dumped it into a glass dish to cook in the microwave. I don't think it is very safe to cook with plastic. I added some extra beans and also some of my own cajun spices. I thought this rice was quite bland without the additional spices.
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Pretty good stuff.
I purchased this item because eating beans and rice reminds me of my vacation to the Bahamas. This container was easy to make. The flavor was pretty good overall. It did bring back some memories of the flavor. I am trying to avoid processed food but this was a good one.
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Easy, quick, convenient, tasty
Taste was good, I didnt need full 3 1/2 minutes in microwave. Next time I will cook for approximately 3 minutes.
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Great on the go
This was a perfect potion size for a lunch. Very easy to take in the go and mircowave. Tastes pretty good too!
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Cup Love
I'm always looking for easy to carry items to eat at work, and Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice Cup is not only light in the purse, it's delicious at the desk!
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Very easy to make but tastes a little artificial.
The product was easy to make & great for an on-the-go snack. The flavor was OK and the rice was pretty good. The beans however were too hard and tasted artificial which affected the overall taste of the product.
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New Orleans flavor in seconds
Classic red beans and rice taste just like I'm back home in New Orleans in minutes