Rice Pilafs and Blends

Garlic & Herb

This dish is a savory blend of long grain rice and toasted orzo pasta with garlic, oregano, thyme and basil.

Near East^® Garlic & Herb Pilaf Mix is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, ORZO (MACARONI PRODUCT MADE WITH DURUM WHEAT FLOUR AND WHEAT FLOUR), SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC*, OLIVE OIL, ONIONS*, PARSLEY*, SPICES, SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SESAME OIL, TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS. *DRIED CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: Size 2.0 oz (56 g/about 1/4 cup dry rice & 1 1/2 Tbsp seasoning-pasta mix) (1 cup prepared)

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		190	220
Calories from Fat		5	30
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	5%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	0%
Sodium 500mg		21%	21%
Total Carbs 44g		15%	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g		5%	5%
Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A		0%	0%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		0%	0%
Iron		2%	2%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and seasoning-pasta plus olive oil provides 3.5g Total Fat (0.5g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 0mg Cholesterol, 500mg Sodium, 44g Total Carbohydrate (1g Dietary Fiber, 0g Sugars), and 4g Protein.

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

Preparation Instructions

Range Top Directions

In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 2 teaspoons 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 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil.
Cover; microwave at HIGH 22 to 25 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 time as needed.

Alternate 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.)