One of my least favourite rooms in the house is the kitchen. I am not a chef and really do not enjoy cooking, much less coming up with brilliant recipes inspired by the sunrise or some other notion. But, we have to eat. I am a mom so feeding my children is kind of important. 😉 That said, the kids know if they want fancy they look to their dad. I would much rather have the meal preparation be easy and quick then spend hours cutting and chopping and grilling or baking.
With the back to school season almost upon us it is even more important to find ways to serve my family dishes that accomplish three things:
- It has to be fast and easy to prepare.
- It has to taste
goodgreat! - It should be pretty healthy.
With years of parenting under my belt I still find it hard to find a side-dish that meets my three step criteria. That is until recently. 🙂 Seeds of Change not only ticks off all three items, it also brings an unexpected element to the table- philanthropy. Recently the Seeds of Change Grant Program was launched in Canada, which means that 1% of sales are contributed to community gardens across the country! Working with 12 of these gardens means that Canadians will have better access to locally grown, organic food all season long.
The beauty of Seeds of Change® is that they are a certified organic rice and ancient grain brand that offers you convenience and speed in a nice little package.
- The quality of food we put in our bodies is important to us, but no matter how dedicated we are to finding organic foods, many of us are strapped for time.
- Seeds of Change® offers the trust of an organic product, combined with the ease of simple-to-prepare instructions.
- Seeds of Change® is the only Certified Organic, ready-to-heat rice and grain brand available in Canada.
My family and I recently put Seeds of Change to the test and we were not disappointed. The menu consisted of grilled chicken and veggies, with a side of YUM! With kiddos who are picky, I thought the best thing to do was to allow my two the chance to choose the rice dish they wanted to have. With six different offerings to choose from, Emily and William went with the Spanish Style with Quinoa, Red Bell Peppers and Corn and Quinoa with Brown Rice and Garlic. I have to say, I had my doubts that they would like either, although I was eager to try them both. 🙂 Well surprise, surprise, both rice dishes were a hit with the whole family! Making two packages instead of one meant there was leftovers for the next day.
With two of my three requirements for a side-dish that is a great option for my family down, that left one thing: it had to be fast and easy. How does 90 seconds sound to you? Yes, you read that correctly. In the microwave, it took 90 seconds to heat up our Seeds of Change rice dishes. Nothing beats that speed and the taste was in no way compromised. You can opt to prepare your Seeds of Change dish on the stove-top as well, but again it is fast. Less than five minutes and you are ready to serve.Â
To learn more about Seeds of Change, like what other fabulous flavours they have, visit their website and make sure to check out the Seeds of Change Facebook page. With information on cooking with organics or growing your own, they have you covered. 🙂
We had our first helping of Seeds of Change with chicken, but next on the list is going to be my hubby’s fajitas! I think the Caribbean Style Rice with Red Beans and Poblano Peppers will hit the spot! Have a peek at the six amazing flavours that Seeds of Change offers and tell me, which one will you be trying out first?Â
FT&PD
Suz
Disclosure:Â This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/SeedsofChangeCA. All opinions are my own.
We just tried this recently, and I loved that it was ready and on the table in 90 seconds! I would definitely try any of the flavours again.
I too loved how fast it was to “prepare.” This has changed weeknights for me, for the better! 🙂
Hahaha, totally giggling over recipes inspired by the sunrise, LOL.
So much LOVE for Seeds of Change, particularly the Spanish Style, YUM!! We recently added this to our burritos instead of having to cook basmati rice (then seasoning it.) So much faster to pop the organic rice in the microwave for 90 secs instead!
Have yet to try the Red Bell Peppers and Corn, so will have to keep an eye out next time I’m at the store. Thanksbfor the heads up! 🙂
This is on my must-try list. The quinoa and brown rice would be perfect for our family – two things that we really love. Adding these to next week’s shopping list.
Sometimes we all need those quick meals that are ready to make and serve right away. I have to check these out.
I haven’t tried these yet. The Spanish rice version is one I could see myself loving immediately. My kids would probably be very into any of the quinoa packages.
Anything that is fast and easy to prepare is great! I would try the Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic first!
This is on my top on my shopping list i actually cant wait to try the Quinoa and Brown Rice
what a great side dish
I tried these products recently and really enjoyed it.
This looks delicious and it’s great how healthy it is too
Awesome. I can’t wait to look for these on my next grocery shop – I totally need to incorporate healthier grains into our meals – this looks like a great place to start!
have not noticed it here, will have to look harder as I have a coupon, funny as his farm is just down the road a bit would have thought all 3 grocery stores would have it.
I think I will try Spanish style.
I’d like to try the Quinoa and Brown Rice.
I want to try the brown rice
We eat rice a lot so this is really tempting because it gives it a bit of an interesting twist. I will have to look for this in store.
the perfect addition to your meal
I tried the Quinoa and Brown Rice and it was very good – will definitely buy again.
I’ve never heard of Seeds of Change until now1 I will have to keep any eye out for them. I love that they have healthy varieties (especially the quinoa and brown rice one), and I love that they give back. For me, this company is definitely worth checking out.
I’m afraid these aren’t my kind of flavours but I am glad everyone else seemed to enjoy them.
I have never tried sees of change; thanks for the recipes..I will try one of them.
I have tried these,,,,,can’t remember which one tho… but I would like to try the SEVEN WHOLE GRAINS next time I buy them. I am not a big fan of hot spicy foods…..don’t mind a bit spicy but wont stand for hot!!…. Luv rice with chicken.
Tried the Spanish Style last week and it was very tasty!
Think we have tried them all now and our favorite is the Spanish style.
I like the convenience and great taste!
Have tried this product very tasty