Spanish Rice
Our Spanish Rice Pilaf is a delicious, 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*.
Ingredient & Nutrition Information
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.
| Amount Per Serving | As Packaged | As Prepared |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 | 310 |
| Calories from Fat | 5 | 70 |
| % Daily Value** | ||
| Total Fat 0.5g | 1% | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | 7% |
| Sodium 910mg | 38% | 41% |
| Total Carbs 55g | 18% | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | 7% |
| Sugars 1g | ||
| Protein 5g | ||
| Vitamin A | 8% | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 35% | 35% |
| Calcium | 2% | 2% |
| Iron | 4% | 4% |
*Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and seasoning plus butter provides 8g Total Fat (5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 20mg Cholesterol, 990mg Sodium, 55g Total Carbohydrate (2g Dietary Fiber, 1g 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:
- In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil just to a boil.
- Stir in rice and contents of Spice Sack. Return to a boil.
- Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.
- Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.
- Makes 3 cups
Microwave Directions:
- 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.
- Cover, microwave at HIGH 21 to 24 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.*
- Let stand, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
- Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving.
- * Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.
Low Fat 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.
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