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Quinoa Blend

Quinoa Blend
Rosemary & Olive Oil

Description

This quick and easy to use dish combines a blend of quinoa and brown rice with olive oil and rosemary. It has 6 grams of protein, is a good source of fiber (contains 2.5 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 Rosemary & Olive Oil is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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

Ingredients

QUINOA, PARBOILED LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, DRIED ROSEMARY, DRIED PARSLEY, TOMATO POWDER, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE)

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.