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Quinoa Blend

Quinoa Blend
Roasted Red Pepper & Basil

Description

This quick and easy to use dish combines a blend of quinoa and brown rice with red bell peppers and basil. It has 8 grams of protein, is a good source of fiber (contains 3 grams of fat per serving as prepared) and has 34 grams of whole grain per 1 cup serving (see nutrition information for sodium content).

Near East® Quinoa Blend Roasted Red Pepper & Basil is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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

Ingredients

QUINOA, PRECOOKED PARBOILED LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, RED BELL PEPPER*, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, BASIL*, POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS SOY AND WHEAT) CITRIC ACID, BLACK PEPPER, MALTODEXTRIN. *DRIED CONTAINS SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Range Top Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa/brown rice blend, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1-3/4 cups water to a boil.
  2. Turn heat to a medium boil, add contents of Spice Sack and mix well.
  3. Boil gently for 14 to 17 minutes until water is absorbed.
  4. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

 

Microwave Directions

  1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine quinoa/brown rice blend, contents of Spice Sack, 1-3/4 cups water, and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. Cover; microwave at HIGH for 6 minutes. Mix.
  3. Cover; microwave at HIGH for 6 to 10 minutes on high or until all water is absorbed.
  4. Let stand 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff lightly with fork before serving.

* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed.

Alternate Directions

Follow the above preparation directions, except omit olive oil.

High Altitude Preparation

At high altitudes, increase water to 2 cups and increase cooking time by 5 minutes.