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Rice Pilafs and Blends

Rice Pilafs and Blends
Garlic & Herb

Description

This dish is a savory blend of long grain rice and toasted orzo pasta with garlic, oregano, thyme and basil.

Near East® Garlic & Herb Pilaf Mix is Kosher Certified *OU*.

Product formulations, packaging and promotions may change. For current information, refer to packaging on store shelves.

Ingredients

RICE, ORZO (WHEAT FLOUR), SALT, GARLIC*, NATURAL FLAVOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, OLIVE OIL, ONIONS*, PARSLEY*, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT), HERBS (THYME, OREGANO, SAGE, ROSEMARY, MARJORAM, BASIL), SOY PROTEIN, TOMATOES*, SOY LECITHIN. *DRIED CONTAINS SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Range Top Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 2 teaspoons 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 20 to 25 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, 2-1/2 cups water and 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil.
  2. Cover; microwave at HIGH 22 to 25 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.

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.)

High Altitude Preparation

At high altitudes, increase water to 2-3/4 cups and cook time to 25 to 30 minutes.