Rice Pilafs and Blends

Original

Based on Hannah Kalajian's recipe, our Original Rice Pilaf is made from premium parboiled long grain rice, toasted orzo and a delicious blend of herbs and spices.

Near East^® Rice 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 FROM WHEAT FLOUR), SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT*, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, TURMERIC SPICE WHICH IMPARTS COLOR. *DRIED CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS.

Nutrition Facts

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

Servings Per Container: about 3 (dry)

Amount Per Serving		As Packaged	As Prepared

Calories		190	220
Calories from Fat		0	35
	% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0.5g		1%	6%
Saturated Fat 0g		0%	11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%	3%
Sodium 780mg		32%	34%
Total Carbs 43g		14%	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g		4%	4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A		0%	2%
Vitamin C		0%	0%
Calcium		0%	0%
Iron		2%	2%

* Amount as packaged. When prepared as directed, a serving of rice and seasoning plus butter provides 4g Total Fat (2g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat), 10mg Cholesterol, 810mg Sodium, 43g 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 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, 2-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
Cover, microwave at HIGH 18 to 21 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.

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.)