Lentil

Our Lentil Pilaf combines lentils, long grain rice, onions, carrots and spices for a hearty and flavorful dish.Near East® Lentil Pilaf Mix is Kosher Certified *OU*.

Ingredient & Nutrition Information

Ingredients

LENTILS, PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, CARROTS*, SALT, GARLIC*, ONIONS*, SPICES *DRIED

Amount Per Serving As Packaged As Prepared
Calories   180  200 
Calories from Fat   5  30 
% Daily Value**
Total Fat 0.5g  1%  5% 
Saturated Fat 0g  0%  10% 
Trans Fat 0g     
Cholesterol 0mg  0%  3% 
Sodium 650mg  27%  28% 
Total Carbs 36g  12%  12% 
Dietary Fiber 8g  33%  33% 
Sugars 3g     
Protein 11g     
Vitamin A   10%  15% 
Vitamin C   2%  2% 
Calcium   2%  2% 
Iron   15%  15% 

*Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of lentil-rice and seasoning plus butter provides 3.5g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 680mg Sodium, 36g Total Carbohydrate (8g Dietary Fiber, 3g Sugars), and 11g Protein.

**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs.

Preparation Information

Range Top Directions:

  1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil just to a boil.
  2. Stir in rice and lentils and contents of Spice Sack. Return to a boil.
  3. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender and water is absorbed.
  4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.
  5. Makes 3 cups

Microwave Directions:

  1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine rice and lentils, contents of Spice Sack, 2-3/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
  2. Cover, microwave at HIGH 7 to 8 minutes or until boiling; Stir; microwave at HIGH 12 minutes; stir. Microwave 10 to 12 more 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.
  5. * Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.

Low Fat Directions:

  1. 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

  1. At high altitudes, increase water to 3 cups and cook time to 40 to 45 minutes.

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