Roasted Pecan and Garlic

The delicately sweet flavor of roasted garlic and the crunch of roasted pecans complement the hearty texture of brown rice and two varieties of pearled wheat in this delicious dish.Near East® Roasted Pecan and Garlic with Brown Rice and Pearled Wheat is Kosher Certified *OU*.

Ingredient & Nutrition Information

Ingredients

PRECOOKED LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, PEARLED RED WHEAT, PEARLED DURUM WHEAT, PECANS, SALT, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, NATURAL FLAVORS, OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY*, CORN OIL, SOY PROTEIN, SESAME OIL, TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS, TURMERIC SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR. *DRIED CONTAINS WHEAT, PECAN AND SOY INGREDIENTS. Contains 53% Whole Grain as packaged.

Amount Per Serving As Packaged As Prepared
Calories   220  250 
Calories from Fat   45  80 
% Daily Value**
Total Fat 5g  8%  13% 
Saturated Fat 0.5g  4%  6% 
Trans Fat 0g     
Cholesterol 0mg  0%  0% 
Sodium 480mg  20%  20% 
Total Carbs 38g  13%  13% 
Dietary Fiber 4g  14%  14% 
Sugars 1g     
Protein 6g     
Vitamin A   0%  0% 
Vitamin C   0%  0% 
Calcium   2%  2% 
Iron   4%  4% 

*Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice-wheat and seasoning plus olive oil provides 9g Total Fat (1g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 0mg Cholesterol, 480mg Sodium, 38g Total Carbohydrate (4g Dietary Fiber, 2g Sugars), and 6g 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 a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter and grains to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low.
  3. COVER; simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in contents of Spice Sack.
  5. COVER; let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Stir before serving.
  6. Makes 2-1/2 cups

Cooking Tips:

  1. Accurate heat level and cooking with lid on are important for best results.
  2. DO NOT MICROWAVE!

High Altitude Preparation

  1. At high altitudes, cook uncovered, increase water to 2-1/4 cups and cook time to 35 to 40 minutes.

Lower 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.)

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