Rice Pilafs and Blends

Spanish Rice

Our Spanish Rice Pilaf is a zesty, mildly spicy dish made from long grain rice with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Spanish-style spices.

Near East^® Spanish Rice Pilaf 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, SALT, RED BELL PEPPER*, ONIONS*, TOMATO*, GARLIC*, PAPRIKA SPICE AND COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR. *DRIED.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 oz (70 g/about 1/4 cup dry rice & 2 1/2 tsp seasoning mix) (1 cup prepared)

Servings Per Container: about 2.5 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		240	310
Calories from Fat		5	70
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	12%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	24%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	7%
Sodium 910mg		38%	41%
Total Carbs 55g		18%	18%
Dietary Fiber 2g		7%	7%
Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A		8%	10%
Vitamin C		35%	35%
Calcium		2%	2%
Iron		4%	4%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and seasoning plus butter provides 8g Total Fat (5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 20mg Cholesterol, 990mg Sodium, 55g Total Carbohydrate (2g Dietary Fiber, 1g 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 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons 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 20 to 25 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, 2-3/4 cups water and 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil.
Cover, microwave at HIGH 21 to 24 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.)