Near East Quinoa Blend Zesty Lemon

Range top directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa/ brown rice blend, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 - 3/4 cups water to a boil. 2. Turn heat to a medium boil, add contents of spice sack and mix well. 3. Boil gently for 14 to 17 minutes until water is absorbed. 4. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. See side panel for microwave and high altitude directions. Variations: For a creative twist add one of the following to the cooked quinoa: 1/2 cup roasted red peppers and 1 tablespoon fresh basil. 1/2 cup steamed asparagus. 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded. 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger and 1/4 cup slivered almonds (add during simmer). 1 clove minced garlic and 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (add during simmer). 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chicken or tofu. In preparation, seasoned broth or stock can be substituted for water. Microwave directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine quinoa/brown rice blend, contents of spice sack, 1-3/4 cups water, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. 2. Cover; microwave at high for 6 minutes. Mix. 3. Cover; microwave at high for 6 to 10 minutes or until all water is absorbed. 4. Let stand 5 minutes. 5. Fluff lightly with fork before serving. *Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed. High altitude preparation: At high altitudes, increase water to 2 cups and cook time by 5 minutes.

Description

Near East® Quinoa Blend Zesty Lemon with Other Natural Flavors. New! A blend of quinoa & brown rice. Fair Trade Certified™. Ingredient. At least 40% Fair Trade contents. Per serving. 250 calories. 0.5g sat fat, 3% DV. 380mg sodium, 16% DV. 1g sugars. 4g fiber, 15% DV.

Other Description

This product is made with white, red and black quinoa. Our quinoa is Fair Trade Certified™ by fairtradeusa.org. Near east quinoa blend. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), is a unique, versatile whole grain with a slightly crunchy texture and a light nutty flavor that is used around the world. A good source of fiber. Contains 5g total fat per serving as prepared. One cup serving contains 29 grams of whole grain. Fair trade is a global movement that aims to give farmers competitive prices, improved trade terms and incentives to invest in their community and help protect the environment. www.neareast.com. For more great Near East® recipes, visit www.neareast.com. Please recycle this carton. More recipes! For product information and recipes go to www.neareast.com or scan here. 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. ©2014 GGC.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 70.0 g

Servings per Container: 2

Title	As packaged
Energy	250
Total Fat	3.5 g
Saturated Fat	0.5 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	380 mg
Carbohydrates	50 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Sugars	1 g
Protein	7 g
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	2
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	2
Daily Percent Of Calcium	2
Daily Percent Of Iron	10

Ingredients

Quinoa, Parboiled Long Grain Brown Rice, Maltodextrin, Olive Oil, Salt, Onions*, Potassium Chloride, Parsley*, Garlic*, Spices, Torula Yeast, Soy Protein, Carrots*, Citric Acid, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Lemon Oil, Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Corn Starch, Soy Sauce (Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Tomato Powder. *Dried.

Warnings

Contains soy and wheat ingredients.

Distributor

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

UPC

00072251020205