Rice Pilafs and Blends

Mushroom & Herb

This dish blends long grain white rice and toasted orzo pasta with rich mushrooms, roasted garlic, onion and thyme.
Near East® Mushroom & Herb Pilaf is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

LONG GRAIN RICE, ORZO PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR), MUSHROOMS*, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ONIONS*, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC*, PARSLEY*, THYME, SUNFLOWER OIL, SILICON DIOXIDE, SESAME OIL, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT), TURMERIC (COLOR).
*DRIED
CONTAINS SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

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

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		200	230
Calories from Fat		5	40
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	7%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	12%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	3%
Sodium 480mg		20%	21%
Potassium 220mg		6%	6%
Total Carbs 44g		15%	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g		6%	6%
Sugars <1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A		0%	2%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		2%	4%
Iron		2%	2%
Thiamin		8%	8%
Niacin		10%	10%
Vitamin B6		10%	10%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice-orzo and seasoning plus butter provides 4.5g Total Fat (2.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 510mg Sodium, 43g Total Carbohydrates (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 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 18 to 20 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, 2-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
Microwave uncovered, at HIGH 18 to 21 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.

Low Fat 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.).