A Dozen Cousins

A Dozen Cousins

A Dozen Cousins reviews and discussion

4.3

78% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Convenient, microwaveable pouch format
  • Clean, mindful ingredient lists
  • Protein-boosted bone broth rice
  • Flavorful, well-textured cuban beans
  • Inconsistent, sometimes bland seasoning
  • Clumping, occasionally hard rice texture
  • Occasional odd or bad aftertaste
  • Rare pouch with ammonia smell

A Dozen Cousins earns mixed-to-positive reviews, delivering convenient, clean-ingredient rice, beans, and marinades that many find flavorful—especially Cuban Black Beans and Garlic Lime marinade—yet inconsistent seasoning and occasional texture issues temper the praise. Reviews commend quick prep, added protein from bone broth, and versatile pairings, but note bland or odd aftertastes, clumping or hard rice, occasional off-putting smells, and comparisons to ordinary instant options.

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149 reviews and posts

  • Convenient for hiking and camping. They are pretty tasty too. Super easy to reheat.

  • These products are easy, and have a nice amount of flavor. Beans and rice are staples in so many different cultures, and they bring so much to the table, literally. This brand makes them into a nice canvas for other things

  • Love the beans! Super easy to make and has great flavor. Always my go to for burritos. On the other hand I am not the biggest fan of their rice. I love that they use bone broth to get some extra protein. But I have found them to be pretty dry and not very flavorful.

  • I tried the Spanish yellow rice and some precooked chicken and black beans for a quick burrito bowl & it was delicious! I microwaved the rice & beans together then topped with avocado, cheese, lime creama, and salsa. The rice was super flavorful, I love that it has added collagen and minerals from the bone broth.

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  • We've only tried the beans, and while A Dozen Cousins beans definitely taste pretty good, like other packaged foods, the sodium levels are far higher than if you were to make beans (even canned ones) yourself. Also, while you're paying for the convenience, each bag is a little pricey when you look at number of servings.

  • I wasn’t sure what to expect from microwaveable rice, but A Dozen Cousins seriously delivers. This isn’t your average bland, dry, instant rice – it’s packed with flavor, made with real ingredients, and ready in 90 seconds. Perfect for when you want something quick but still crave that home-cooked feel.

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  • This rice from A Dozen Cousins was a quick and efficient way to have rice with my dinner. My husband hates cleaning our rice cooker up after meals, so I'm happy that I've found a way to make nutritious rice in minutes. I appreciate that A Dozen Cousins offers rice cooked in bone broth.

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  • Yummy, yummy, yummy. There are so many instant rice products on the market, but this one looked to be pretty innovative. Turns out it is and also absolutely delicious. Pairs well with a variety of proteins and dishes. Highly recommend!

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  • I have tried many of their products from Whole Foods and Sprouts. From their rice to their beans, I couldn’t discern much of a difference from other premade rice packets or canned beans. The price is double or triple, other similar products.

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  • I had the black beans when I lost power during Hurricane Helene. Super good for backup food to keep in case your power goes out. Very convenient and the flavor was pretty good.

  • Their ready-to-eat beans pouches are flavorful and convenient, and make it easy to prepare a quick meal! I would recommend the black and pinto bean pouches. I appreciate that several fo their products are vegetarian and vegan as well.

  • I got this as a part of a prize pack that I won. This is a great quick and easy side that tastes great! It can be prepared directly in the pouch. I like the spice combination that was used. It felt like the Wild West. Bean texture was good too as it wasn’t overly mushy.

    Received a free product from A Dozen Cousins
  • One of my favorite pantry staples to have on lazy dinner days. Super tasty, simple ingredients.

  • I'm usually a rice connoisseur, so I was surprised when a microwaveable brand was semi-decent. It cooked thoroughly and had a good taste. The only thing I would've preferred is if the texture was a little bit better

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  • I love this product the bone broth flavor really was delicious I am planing but more in the future

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  • Loved the taste. Rice in bone broth is one of my favorite ways to cook rice. So having a quick and convenient way to eat it for lunches is amazing.

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  • Great taste made for a good base of a meal

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  • I loved this rice! I like that it’s shelf stable, mindfully crafted and especially love it’s made with bone broth! I didnt microwave it and liked the taste

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  • Clean ingredients for a quick meal, the Cuban Black Beans are a staple in my household!