Near East Toasted Almond Rice Pilaf Mix

Range top directions: 1. In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil just to a boil. 2. Stir in rice and contents of spice sack. Return to a boil. 3. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. 4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving. Makes 3 cups. See side panel for microwave and high altitude directions. Microwave directions: l. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice, contents of spice sack, 2-1/2 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil. 2. Cover; microwave at high 21 to 24 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 2-3/4 cups and cook time to 33 to 38 minutes. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared rice. 2 teaspoons Teriyaki sauce and 1/2 cup chopped cooked broccoli. 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions and 1/8 teaspoon fresh or dried ground ginger. 1/2 cup cooked and chopped zucchini and 1/4 cup quartered grape tomatoes.

Description

Near East® Toasted Almond Rice Pilaf Mix. 100% natural.

Other Description

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 c

Servings per Container: 3.5

Title	As Packaged
Energy	200
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	580 mg
Carbohydrates	40 g
Dietary Fiber	2 g
Sugars	1 g
Protein	5 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	0
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	0
Daily Percent Of Calcium	2
Daily Percent Of Iron	4

Ingredients

Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Orzo (Macaroni Product made with Durum Wheat Flour and Wheat Flour), Pearled Wheat, Almonds, Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onions*, Garlic*, Spices, Turmeric Spice Which Imparts Color, Natural Flavor. *Dried.

Warnings

Contains wheat and almond ingredients.

Distributor

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

UPC

00072251001464