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Rice Pilafs and Blends

Rice Pilafs and Blends
Spanish Rice

Description

Our Spanish Rice Pilaf is a zesty, mildly spicy dish made from long grain rice with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Spanish-style spices.

Near East® Spanish 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 RICE, SALT, RED BELL PEPPER*, ONIONS*, TOMATO*, GARLIC*, PAPRIKA SPICE AND COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR. *DRIED.

Nutrition Facts

Range Top Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons 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, 2-3/4 cups water and 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil.
  2. Cover, microwave at HIGH 21 to 24 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 times 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 2-2/3 cups.