Rice Pilafs and Blends

Long Grain & Wild Rice - Garlic & Herb

This dish is a savory blend of long grain rice, wild rice and toasted orzo pasta with garlic, rosemary and marjoram.

Near East^® Long Grain & Wild Rice Garlic & Herb is Kosher Certified *OU*.

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Ingredients & Nutrition

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Ingredients

LONG GRAIN RICE, WILD RICE, ORZO PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR), SALT, GARLIC*, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ONIONS*, NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY*, OLIVE OIL, BAY LEAF, ROSEMARY, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT), MARJORAM, YEAST EXTRACT, SESAME OIL, SOY PROTEIN, TURMERIC (COLOR).
*DRIED.
CONTAINS SOY AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: Size 2.0 oz (56 g/about 1/3 cup dry rice mix & 1 Tbsp orzo-seasoning mix)

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		200	230
Calories from Fat		5	40
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	7%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	3%
Sodium 610mg		25%	27%
Potassium 135mg		4%	4%
Total Carbs 43g		14%	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g		6%	6%
Sugars <1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A		0%	2%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		2%	2%
Iron		2%	2%
Thiamin		6%	6%
Niacin		10%	10%
Vitamin B6		10%	10%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and Orzo-seasoning plus butter provides 4g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 650mg Sodium, 43g Total Carbohydrates (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 your calorie needs.

Preparation Instructions

Range Top Directions

In 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 25 to 30 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, 3 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
Microwave uncovered, at HIGH 24 to 29 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.)