Near East Brown Rice Pilaf Whole Grain Blends

Microwave directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice, contents of spice sack, 3-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil. 2. Cover; microwave at high 30 to 35 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. High altitude preparation: at high altitudes, increase water to 3 cups. Low fat directions: follow package directions, except omit butter or olive oil and add additional 3 tablespoons water. (See back panel for information regarding sodium and other nutrients.) Range top directions: 1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil just to a boil. 2. Stir in grains and contents of spice sack. Return to a boil. 3. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 32 to 37 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. 4. Fluff lightly with fork before serving. Makes 3 cups. See side panel for microwave, low fat and high altitude directions. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared rice. 1/2 cup cooked chopped broccoli and 1/2 cup cooked shredded carrots. 1/2 cup cooked white or red beans and 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions. 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers and 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers.

Description

Near East® Brown Rice Pilaf Whole Grain Blends. 100% natural. A blend of whole grain brown rice with toasted orzo pasta.

Other Description

In January 2005, the USDA released the dietary guidelines for Americans which recommends consuming at least 3 servings of whole grains per day. 1 serving (1 cup prepared) of this product provides about 1 serving of whole grains. 100% natural. Good source of fiber*. *Product as prepared contains 4g total fat per serving. See nutrition information for sodium content and other nutrients. For delicious recipes using this whole grain blends product, please visit our website at: www.neareast.com. More recipes! For great Near East® recipes, meal planning information and more, visit www.neareast.com. Questions or comments? For questions or comments, call 1-800-822-7423 please have package available when calling. This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Contents settle during shipping and handling. ©2009 GGC. Contains 74% whole grain as packaged.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 c

Servings per Container: 3.5

Title	As packaged
Energy	180
Total Fat	1 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	600 mg
Carbohydrates	41 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Sugars	1 g
Protein	5 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	8
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	0
Daily Percent Of Calcium	2
Daily Percent Of Iron	4

Ingredients

Parboiled Long Grain Brown Rice, Orzo (Macaroni product made with Durum Wheat Flour and Wheat Flour), Natural Flavor, Salt, Carrots*, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Garlic*, Spices, Parsley*. *Dried.

Warnings

Contains wheat ingredients.

Distributor

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

UPC

00072251050929