Rice Pilafs and Blends

Brown Rice Pilaf

Our Brown Rice Pilaf Mix combines savory long grain brown rice and toasted orzo pasta with carrots and spices.

Near East^® Brown 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 BROWN RICE, ORZO (MACARONI PRODUCT MADE FROM WHEAT FLOUR), SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARROTS*, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, GARLIC*, SPICES, PARSLEY*. *DRIED CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS. Contains 74% Whole Grain as packaged.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz (56 g/about 1/4 cup dry brown rice & 1 1/3 Tbsp seasoning mix) (1 cup prepared)

Servings Per Container: about 3.5 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		180	210
Calories from Fat		10	35
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 1g		1%	6%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	3%
Sodium 600mg		25%	26%
Total Carbs 41g		14%	14%
Dietary Fiber 3g		11%	11%
Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A		8%	10%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		2%	2%
Iron		4%	4%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of brown rice and seasoning plus butter provides 4g Total Fat (2.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 630mg Sodium, 41g Total Carbohydrate (3g 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 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 32 to 37 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, 3-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
Cover, microwave at HIGH 30 to 35 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 time as needed.

High Altitude Preparation

At high altitudes, increase water to 3 cups.

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.)