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

  • It was ok, nothing about it screamed Spanish rice. It was just yellow in color. None of the seasoning or flavor as found in authentic Spanish rice.

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  • I love it. It's tasty and easy to cook. It's very helpful on my rush day.

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  • I liked the flavor of the beans a lot! They came in a convenient package that was easy to open and cook with. Would definitely buy again

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  • Tasty great for an added side- or backpacking meal! So easy and quick

  • It was a good meal for microwave, rice had a nice taste

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  • Was easy to cook, great with salsa and beans

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  • It was fine - a little lacking in flavor, but the bone broth was a nice addition.

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  • Got the Spanish yellow rice in broth. It came out nice after sixty seconds In the microwave, but I didnt really care for the flavor. It has a weird aftertaste I am guessing from the ground cumin which I am not a fan of. Such a good way to make something quick without have to wait long.

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  • I recently tried this rice, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! The use of real chicken bone broth adds a depth of flavor that you just can't get with plain old water. The seasoning is spot-on, with a perfect balance of onions, garlic, and spices. It's so convenient to just warm it up and enjoy. However, I wish the packaging was a bit more eco-friendly. Overall, a tasty and convenient option for busy days.

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  • It was delicious and easy! I just made some chicken and salad and microwaved the rice. I love that the rice is made of bone soup! It was quite filling. One pack was more than enough for 4 people

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  • saw these in store and was drawn to the packaging. tried the pinto beans but after trying, the flavor was just bizarre. it wasn't even palatable for me. one bite and i had to discard the rest. yuck, not for me

  • The cuban black beans are delicious! I love having them for breakfast with fried eggs, brown rice, and avocado!

  • I've tried the Caribbean Coconut Rice seasoning and the Rice Cooked in Bone Broth sea salt version from A Dozen Cousins and found both to be underwhelming. As someone who loves flavorful food, I was disappointed by the coconut rice seasoning as the coconut flavor is very, very subtle (almost non-existent). I get a stronger coconut flavor from making it homemade with coconut milk. The rice cooked in bone broth likewise had a very subtle flavor and the sea salt was not very noticeable. I've come across other products from the brand that seem interesting but have hesitant to try anything else as I expect the flavors will be disappointing.

  • Delicious and nutritious

    First time to try bone broth rice, and suprisingly it does not taste bad and it is quite healthy as it is cooked with avocado oil. The best part is that it has a lot of extra protein.

  • the rice was very good had different type of flavors and it was yummy at the of it

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  • I enjoyed my experience with A Dozen Cousins. The product was easy to cook with great flavor and texture.

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  • Dozen cousins hands down has the best pre-made beans on the market. I eat a plant based diet as a vegan and I'm Puerto rican. I eat tons of beans. These stand up to hoke made ,no doubt.

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  • I bought the Dozen Cousins Spanish rice flavor to go with the tamales I made. I lived the convenience of the pre cooked packet. The flavor was good and the texture was good. I would probably buy it again.

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  • I love how versatile the rices are. They pair well with everything from meats to veggies. The Sea Salt Bone Broth and it was delicious and easy to prepare. The ingredients are natural which is a major plus. And the price is affordable. I would recommend this to everyone.

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