Long Grain & Wild Rice - Original

A perfect complement to special meals, holidays and family gatherings, Long Grain & Wild Rice is a classic combination of wild and long grain rice blended with onions, garlic and spices.Near East® Long Grain & Wild Rice Pilaf Mix is Kosher Certified *OU*.

Ingredient & Nutrition Information

Ingredients

PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, WILD RICE, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, PARSLEY*, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, SPICES, TURMERIC SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR. *DRIED.

Amount Per Serving As Packaged As Prepared
Calories   190  220 
Calories from Fat   35 
% Daily Value**
Total Fat 0.5g  1%  6% 
Saturated Fat 0g  0%  11% 
Trans Fat 0g     
Cholesterol 0mg  0%  3% 
Sodium 720mg  30%  31% 
Total Carbs 43g  14%  14% 
Dietary Fiber 1g  6%  6% 
Sugars 0g     
Protein 5g     
Vitamin A   2%  4% 
Vitamin C   4%  4% 
Calcium   2%  2% 
Iron   4%  4% 

*Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and seasoning plus butter provides 4g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 750mg Sodium, 43g Total Carbohydrate (1g Dietary Fiber, 0g Sugars), and 5g 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 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 25 to 30 minutes or until most of 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, contents of Spice Sack, 3 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
  2. Microwave uncovered, at HIGH 30 to 33 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 2-3/4 cups and cooking time to 40 minutes.

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