Near East Garlic & Herb Rice Pilaf Mix

Range top directions: In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter just to a boil. Stir in rice and contents of spice sack. Return to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving. Makes 3 cups. See side panel for microwave, low fat and high altitude directions. Microwave directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice, contents of spice sack, 2-1/2 cups water and 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter. 2. Cover; microwave at high 22 to 25 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.* 3. Let stand about 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed. 4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving. *Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed. Low directions: Follow package directions except omit olive oil or butter and add additional 3 tablespoons water. (see back panel for information about sodium and other nutrients.). High altitude preparation: At high altitudes, increase water to 2-3/4 cups and cook time to 25 to 30 minutes. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared rice. 1/4 cup quartered artichoke hearts and ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions. 1/2 cup chopped fresh baby spinach and ½ cup cooked chopped mushrooms. 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers and ½ cup diced green bell peppers. 1 cup cooked diced chicken.

Description

Near East® Garlic & Herb Rice Pilaf Mix 100% natural. Flavor with other natural flavors.

Other Description

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz

Servings per Container: 3

Title	As Packaged
Energy	190
Total Fat	0.5 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	500 mg
Carbohydrates	44 g
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Sugars	0 g
Protein	4 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	0
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	0
Daily Percent Of Calcium	0
Daily Percent Of Iron	2

Ingredients

Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Orzo (Macaroni Product Made With Durum Wheat Flour And Wheat Flour), Salt, Natural Flavor, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Garlic*, Olive Oil, Onions*, Parsley*, Spices, Soy Protein, Yeast Extract, Sesame Oil, Tocopherols For Freshness *Dried.

Warnings

Contains wheat and soy ingredients.

Distributor

Near East Food Products
P.O. Box 049003 Chicago, IL 60604-9003
1-800-822-7423
www.neareast.com

UPC

00072251002119