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Rice Pilafs and Blends

Rice Pilafs and Blends
Brown Rice Pilaf

Description

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*.

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

Range Top Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil just to a boil.
  2. Stir in rice and contents of Spice Sack. Return to a boil.
  3. Cover, reduce heat to low. Simmer 32 to 37 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.
  4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.

Makes 3 cups

Microwave Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Cover, microwave at HIGH 30 to 35 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.*
  3. Let stand about 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  4. 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.)