Near East Quinoa Rosemary & Olive Oil Blend


 

Directions

Microwave directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine quinoa/ brown rice blend, contents of spice sack, 1-3/4 cups water, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. 2. Cover; microwave at high for 6 minutes. Mix. 3. Cover; microwave at high for 6 to 10 minutes or until all water is absorbed. 4. Let stand 5 minutes. 5. Fluff lightly with fork before serving. *Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed. Low fat directions: Follow package directions, except omit olive oil. (See back panel for information about sodium and other nutrients.) High altitude preparation: At high altitudes, increase water to 2 cups and increase cooking time by 5 minutes. Range top directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa/ brown rice blend, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1-3/4 cups water to a boil. 2. Turn heat to a medium boil, add contents of spice sack and mix well. 3. Boil gently for 14 to 17 minutes until water is absorbed. 4. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. See side panel for microwave, low fat and high altitude directions. Variations: For a creative twist add one of the following to the simmering quinoa. 1/3 cup diced radishes, 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped), and 2 teaspoons lime juice. 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (diced), 1/3 cup sauteed sliced portobello mushrooms, and 1/4 cup red onion (diced). 1/4 cup feta cheese, 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/4 cup yellow bell peppers (diced). 1/2 cup cooked diced turkey, chicken or tofu.

 

Description

New! Near East??????????????????. 100% natural. Quinoa blend. A blend of quinoa & brown rice. Rosemary & olive oil with other natural flavors. Made with whole grains. 7 grams protein per serving.

Other Description

For more great Near East?????????????????? recipes, visit www.neareast.com. More recipes! For great Near East?????????????????? recipes, meal ideas and to buy products, visit www.neareast.com. Questions or comments? For questions or comments, call 1-800-822-7423. Please have package available when calling. Near East quinoa blend. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), is a unique, versatile whole grain with a slightly crunchy texture and a light nutty flavor that is used around the world. Quick and easy to use, near east quinoa blend is the perfect complement to your favorite meals. 7 grams of protein. A good source of fiber. Contains 5g total fat per serving as prepared. One cup serving contains 34 grams of whole grain. See nutrition information for sodium content. Enjoy great tasting quinoa blend from near east and add some excitement to your dinner table! This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Contents settle during shipping and handling. ??????????????????2011 GGC.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 oz

Servings per Container: 2

Title As Packaged
Energy 260
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 410 mg
Carbohydrates 50 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 7 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A 0
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C 0
Daily Percent Of Calcium 2
Daily Percent Of Iron 8

Ingredients

Quinoa, Precooked Parboiled Long Grain Brown Rice, Salt, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Onion Powder, Rosemary*, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor (Contains Soy and Wheat), Parsley*, Tomato Powder, Sugar, Citric Acid, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Black Pepper. *Dried.

Warnings

Contains soy and wheat ingredients.

Distributor

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

UPC

00072251020076