{"id":10035,"date":"2025-02-22T23:43:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T15:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=10035"},"modified":"2025-02-22T23:44:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T15:44:01","slug":"convenient-breakfasts-to-kickstart-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/convenient-breakfasts-to-kickstart-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Convenient breakfasts to kickstart the day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Starting the morning on the right foot can set the tone for a productive day. Even when crunched for time before work or school, eating a filling breakfast before heading out the door is an important part of setting yourself up for success.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between work, kids and making it to that early morning workout session, finding time to prepare a quick and tasty meal can be a real challenge. For a flavorful and easy breakfast that can be on the table in just 8 minutes when you’re in a rush, try this Quick Breakfast Skillet. With crispy bacon, scrambled eggs and rich cheddar cheese, it’s a perfect way to fuel your morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secret, convenient ingredient: fluffy Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cups. Ready in just 60 seconds to fit into the day with no hassle, this versatile and flavorful ingredient is perfectly portioned in a BPA-free cup and features a delicious blend of familiar flavors to liven up breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or try something new and delicious with this One-Pot Rice Shakshuka. A dish with origins in the Middle East and Northern Africa, shakshuka is traditionally made with a base of tomatoes, vegetables and seasonings, such as cumin and paprika. Then eggs are cracked on top and cooked in the sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This version takes it a step further with the addition of Minute Instant White Rice, which provides a heartier texture to keep you feeling satisfied longer. Simply precooked and dried \u2013 nothing added but convenience \u2013 you can enjoy its light, fluffy texture after just 5 minutes in the microwave or on the stove. Plus, it works for those with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find more breakfast inspiration to keep you energized and ready to conquer the day at minuterice.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Breakfast Skillet<\/strong><\/a>
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Servings: 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1          Minute Butter & Sea Salt Jasmine Rice Cup<\/a>
1          slice bacon, chopped
1          egg
1\/4       cup cheddar cheese, shredded
            cracked black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat rice according to package directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat medium frying pan over medium heat and add bacon. Cook about 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scramble egg and add to frying pan. Cook 1 minute, or to desired doneness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In bowl, mix rice, egg and bacon mixture and cheese. Top with cracked black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips:<\/strong> Breakfast sausage or breakfast potatoes can be substituted for bacon. Add favorite hot sauce for a little heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-Pot Rice Shakshuka<\/strong><\/a>
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2          tablespoons olive oil
1          onion, diced
1          red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1          teaspoon ground cumin
1\/2       teaspoon smoked paprika
1          can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and herbs
2          cups water
1 1\/2    cups Minute Instant White Rice<\/a>  
6          eggs
1          tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat oven to 400 F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In high-sided, ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, cumin and smoked paprika; saute 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add tomatoes and water to skillet. Bring to boil. Stir in rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes, or until most water is absorbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using spoon, create six small wells in rice mixture. Crack one egg into each well. Transfer skillet to oven; cook 12-15 minutes, or until rice is tender, egg whites are set and yolks are runny, or until cooked as desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garnish shakshuka with parsley before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> For spicy eggs, stir 1 tablespoon harissa paste into rice mixture before adding eggs. Or serve shakshuka with hot sauce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Between work, kids and making it to that early morning workout session, finding time to prepare a quick and tasty meal can be a real challenge. For a flavorful and easy breakfast that can be on the table in just 8 minutes when you’re in a rush, try this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10037,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[2159,650,1617],"class_list":["post-10035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","tag-good-food","tag-nutrition","tag-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10035"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10038,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10035\/revisions\/10038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}