Quinoa Blend

Rosemary & Olive Oil

This quick and easy to use dish combines a blend of quinoa and brown rice with olive oil and rosemary. It has 6 grams of protein, is a good source of fiber (contains 2.5 grams of fat per serving as prepared) and has 34 grams of whole grain per 1 cup serving (see nutrition information for sodium content).

Near East^® Quinoa Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

QUINOA, PARBOILED LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, DRIED ROSEMARY, DRIED PARSLEY, TOMATO POWDER, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz (56g/about 1/3 cup dry quinoa-grain mix & 1 Tbsp seasoning mix)

Servings Per Container: about 2

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		200	210
Calories from Fat		25	40
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 2.5g		4%	7%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	0%
Sodium 320mg		13%	13%
Total Carbs 38g		13%	13%
Dietary Fiber 3g		12%	12%
Sugars < 1g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A		0%	0%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		2%	2%
Iron		8%	8%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of quinoa-with grain and seasoning mix plus olive oil provides 4.5g Total Fat (0.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 0mg Cholesterol, 320mg Sodium, 38g Total Carbohydrate (3g Dietary Fiber, 1g Sugars), and 6g 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 a medium saucepan, bring quinoa/brown rice blend, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1-3/4 cups water to a boil.
Turn heat to a medium boil, add contents of Spice Sack and mix well.
Boil gently for 14 to 17 minutes until water is absorbed.
Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Microwave Directions

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.
Cover; microwave at HIGH for 6 minutes. Mix.
Cover; microwave at HIGH for 6 to 10 minutes on high or until all water is absorbed.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff lightly with fork before serving.

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed.

Alternate Directions

Follow the above preparation directions, except omit olive oil.

High Altitude Preparation

At high altitudes, increase water to 2 cups and increase cooking time by 5 minutes.

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