Near East Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix

Range top directions: 1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons 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. Low fat and high altitude directions. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared rice: 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 teaspoon lime juice. 1/2 cup chunky Mexican salsa, 1 cup cooked black beans and 1 cup diced avocado. 1 cup cooked diced chicken or beef. Microwave directions: I. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice, contents of spice sack, 2-3/4 cups water and 2 tablespoons butter or olive. 2. Cover; microwave at high 21 to 24 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.* 3. Let stand, uncovered, 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 fat directions: Follow package directions, except omit butter or olive oil 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 2-2/3 cups.

Description

Near East® Spanish Rice Pilaf Mix 100% natural.

Other Description

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 oz

Servings per Container: 2.5

Title	As packaged
Energy	240
Total Fat	0.5 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	910 mg
Carbohydrates	55 g
Dietary Fiber	2 g
Sugars	1 g
Protein	5 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	8
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	35
Daily Percent Of Calcium	2
Daily Percent Of Iron	4

Ingredients

Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Salt, Red Bell Pepper*, Onions*, Tomato*, Garlic*, Paprika Spice and Color, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Spices, Annatto Extract Color. * Dried.

Distributor

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

UPC

00072251000306