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

  • I had higher hopes for this item, but wasn’t overly impressed with the taste. I have enjoyed other comparable brands more.

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  • super convenient and tasty! I liked everything I tried from this brand and we even brought some with camping for a easy dinner.

  • Although I prefer to cook my own sauce, it's a great alternative to cooking instant rice. The flavor in our sample was very good a lot better than expected with most instant rice packages. I wish the cost was a bit cheaper or to have it come in bulk (Costco).

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  • I thought the rice was good but it did have a weird after taste. I would try again a different flavor because of ease of use and the convenience of making it.

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  • Taste so good! I had the rice with chicken curry and the whole meal just tasted like a restaurant take out meal

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  • Microwavable rice is convenient, but probably not the healthiest. What I do love is that this is cooked in bone broth instead of water. I have been trying to incorporate more bone broth in my diet for gut health, so this was a great find. The rice was tasty and had a typical texture.

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  • This rice is pretty good. I really like the amount of protein the bone broth adds to it. My only issue is the price. I know bone broth items are expensive, but I can't justify paying over 3x as much for a similar package of rice. I will only buy again if it goes on sale (like a bogo).

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  • It is quick and easy, as well as the texture is not a like a Ready to eat product, which is good. It tastes good and has good ingredients in it, as well as a significant amount of protein in it. There is bone broth in it, which is supposed to be good for us.

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  • This rice is really great quality and tastes great! I microwaved it for 1 minute in the bag and it came out just right. I got the sea salt variety, which for some reason had less sodium than the original kind, which is something to keep in mind for those watching their sodium intake. Definitely recommend this rice!

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  • I love yellow rice and this was convenient to prep and tasted great.

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  • Super cute packaging and wanted to love it, but personally the Mexican cowboy pintos didn’t totally knock my socks off. The flavor was just ok. It leaned a little too sweet and not savoury enough. But I’d like to try their other flavors, just more difficult to find!

  • Loved having these on hand as a strong pantry staple for busy weeknights. You really can just pop and reheat them in the microwave and they're ready to eat. Great flavor selections while also being versatile enough to be able to use them as an ingredient, but strong enough to stand alone as well. Each bag is good for a serving and a half in my option. Also love what the brand stands for!

  • I love dozen cousins! I keep these in my pantry for days when I'm too busy or lazy to cook something nutrient dense. I'll usually serve the pinto beans with chicken and make tacos. It's a super easy and quick way to build a filling dinner. I get them at Trader Joes or Whole Foods.

  • Very yummy and flavorful. It has great texture. My kids loved it. Great to eat on its own too but ate with meat and veggies.

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  • it was easy to make. it was tasty and it had good flavor. I liked that it was a pouch and single serve for the most part.

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  • Great flavor and super easy to heat up.

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  • I love their cuban black beans! Was the perfect addition to our camping trip. Really added some flavor to our lunch bowls

  • This rice is tasty and convenient. I tried the yellow rice and the plain rice and the texture is good, you can taste every grain and it’s not mushy at all. I like the high protein content from the bone broth. I wish there was more in each bag!

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  • The rice is a bit too al dente for me. The taste is good though. Very flavorful and rich. Was a good bed for some grilled chicken and veggies.

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