Rice Pilafs and Blends

Long Grain & Wild Rice - Original

This classic combination of wild and long grain rice, blended with onions, garlic and spices is the perfect complement to special meals, holidays and family gatherings.

Near East^® Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

Product formulations, packaging and promotions may change. For current information, refer to packaging on store shelves.

Ingredients

PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, WILD RICE, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, PARSLEY*, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, SPICES, TURMERIC SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR. *DRIED.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz (56 g/about 1/3 cup rice mix 1 Tbsp seasoning mix) (1 cup prepared)

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		190	220
Calories from Fat		5	35
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	6%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	3%
Sodium 720mg		30%	31%
Total Carbs 43g		14%	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g		6%	6%
Sugars 0g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A		2%	4%
Vitamin C		4%	4%
Calcium		2%	2%
Iron		4%	4%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and seasoning plus butter provides 4g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 750mg Sodium, 43g Total Carbohydrate (1g Dietary Fiber, 0g Sugars), and 5g Protein.

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Preparation Instructions

Range Top Directions

In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil just to a boil.
Stir in rice and contents of Spice Sack. Return to a boil.
Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.
Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.

Makes 3 cups

Microwave Directions

In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice, contents of Spice Sack, 3 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
Microwave uncovered, at HIGH 30 to 33 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.*
Let stand about 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.

Alternate Directions

Follow the above preparation directions, except omit butter or olive oil and add additional 3 tablespoons water. (For information about Sodium and other Nutrients, see the Ingredient and Nutrition Information listed with this product.)