Near East Chicken & Herb Whole Grain Blends

Range top directions: 1. In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter, grains and spice sack to a boil. 2. Reduce heat to low. 3. Cover; simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Makes 2-1/2 cups. See side panel for low fat and high altitude directions. Cooking tips: Accurate heat level and cooking with lid on are important for best results. Do not microwave! High altitude preparation: At high altitudes, cook uncovered, increase water to 2-1/2 cups and cook time to 35 to 40 minutes. Low fat directions: Follow package directions, except omit butter or olive oil. (See back panel for information regarding sodium and other nutrients.).

Description

Near East® Chicken & Herb Whole Grain Blends. 100% natural. Flavor, with other natural flavors. A blend of whole grain brown rice with barley and pearled wheat grains. Meat.

Other Description

Contains 52% whole grain as packaged. In January 2005, the USDA released the dietary guidelines for Americans which recommends consuming at least 3 servings of whole grains per day. 1 serving (1 cup prepared) of this product provides about 1 serving of whole grains. 100% natural. Excellent source of fiber*. *Product as prepared contains 6g total fat per serving. See nutrition information for sodium content and other nutrients. For delicious recipes using this whole grain blends product, please visit our website at: www.neareast.com. More recipes! For great Near East® recipes, meal planning information and more, visit www.neareast.com. Questions or comments? For questions or comments, call 1-800-822-7423. Please have package available when calling. This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Contents settle during shipping and handling. ©2009 GGC.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 oz

Servings per Container: 2.5

Title	As packaged
Energy	250
Total Fat	2 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	710 mg
Carbohydrates	52 g
Dietary Fiber	5 g
Sugars	2 g
Protein	7 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	6
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	0
Daily Percent Of Calcium	2
Daily Percent Of Iron	6

Ingredients

Precooked Long Grain Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Pearled Red Wheat, Onions*, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrots*, Garlic*, Olive Oil, Parsley*, Bay Leaf, Yeast Extract, Marjoram, Soy Protein, Black Pepper, Turmeric Spice which imparts Color, Tocopherols for Freshness. *Dried.

Warnings

Contains wheat and soy ingredients.

Distributor

Near East Food Products
P.O. Box 049003 Chicago, IL 60604-9003
1-800-822-7423
www.neareast.com

UPC

00072251530513