Near East Rice Pilaf Mix Chicken

Microwave directions: 1. 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. 2. Cover; microwave at high 21 to 24 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.* 3. Let stand about 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed. 4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving. *Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed. Low fat directions: Follow package directions, except omit butter or olive oil and add additional 3 tablespoons water. (See nutrition information for sodium content.) High altitude preparation: At high altitudes, increase water to 2-3/4 cups and cook time to 33 to 38 minutes. Range top directions: 1. In medium saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil just to a boil. 2. Stir in rice and contents of spice sack. Return to a boil. 3. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. 4. Fluff pilaf lightly with fork before serving. Makes 3 cups. See side panel for microwave, low fat and high altitude directions. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared rice. 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers and 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes. 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives. 1/2 cup cooked chopped asparagus tips and 1/2 cup cooked chopped mushrooms. 1 cup cooked diced chicken.

Description

Near East® Chicken Rice Pilaf Mix. Flavor, with other natural flavors. Per serving: 190 calories. 0g sat fat, 0% DV. 720mg sodium, 30% DV. 1g sugars.

Other Description

This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Contents settle during shipping and handling. Please recycle this carton. For recipe nutritional information, visit our website at www.neareast.com. More recipes! For product information and recipes go to www.neareast.com. For questions or comments, call 1-800-822-7423. Please have package available when calling. ©2012 GGC.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz

Servings per Container: 3

Title	As Packaged
Energy	190
Total Fat	0.5 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	720 mg
Carbohydrates	43 g
Dietary Fiber	1 g
Sugars	1 g
Protein	5 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	0
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	20
Daily Percent Of Calcium	2
Daily Percent Of Iron	4

Ingredients

Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Orzo (Macaroni Product Made With Durum Wheat Flour and Wheat Flour), Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Salt, Red Bell Pepper*, Sugar, Onions*, Parsley*, Natural Flavor, Garlic*, Soy Sauce (Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Turmeric Spice Which Imparts Color. *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

00072251001259