Toasted Almond
Simple and delicately seasoned, this dish is a unique combination of long grain rice, toasted orzo pasta and tender pearled wheat with crunchy toasted almonds.Near East® Toasted Almond Pilaf Mix is Kosher Certified *OU*.
Ingredient & Nutrition Information
Ingredients
PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, ORZO (MACARONI PRODUCT MADE WITH WHEAT FLOUR), PEARLED WHEAT, ALMONDS, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, ONIONS*, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC*, SPICES, TURMERIC SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR, TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS. *DRIED CONTAINS WHEAT AND ALMOND INGREDIENTS.
| Amount Per Serving | As Packaged | As Prepared |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | 230 |
| Calories from Fat | 25 | 50 |
| % Daily Value** | ||
| Total Fat 3g | 4% | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | 3% |
| Sodium 580mg | 24% | 25% |
| Total Carbs 40g | 13% | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% | 8% |
| Sugars 1g | ||
| Protein 5g | ||
| Vitamin A | 0% | 2% |
| 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 butter provides 6g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 610mg Sodium, 40g 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 a medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon 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, 2-1/2 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
- Cover, microwave at HIGH 21 to 24 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.*
- Let stand 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 2-3/4 cups and cook time to 33 to 38 minutes.
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