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Rice Pilafs and Blends

Rice Pilafs and Blends
Mushroom & Herb

Description

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*.

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

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

Range Top Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 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 18 to 20 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, 2-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
  2. Microwave uncovered, at HIGH 18 to 21 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 3 cups and cook time to 33 to 35 minutes.