Near East, Whole Grain Blends, Wheat Pilaf

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Near East Whole Grain Blends Wheat PilafBulgur Wheat, Orzo (Macaroni product made with Wheat Flour), Salt, Onions,, Autolyzed Yeast Extract,, Garlic,, Spices.,Dried.Near East Whole Grain Blends Wheat Pilaf. A blend of whole grain bulgur wheat with toasted orzo pasta. Per serving. 170 calories. 0g sat fat, 0% DV. 640mg sodium, 27% DV. 2g sugars. 8g fiber, 34% DV. *See nutrition information for sodium content. Directions Microwave directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine wheat, contents of spice sack, 2-1/3 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil. 2. Cover; microwave at high 15 to 18 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 2-1/3 cups. Range top directions. 1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil just to a boil. 2. Stir in wheat and contents of Spice Sack. Return to a boil. 3. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most of water is absorbed. 4. Fluff lightly with fork before serving. Makes 3 cups. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared wheat. 1 cup chopped tomato and 1/2 cup cooked snow peas cut into 1-inch pieces. 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans and 1/2 cup cooked chopped zucchini. 1/4 cup Mexican salsa and 1/4 cup cooked corn kernels. 1 cup cooked diced chicken. Warnings Contains: wheat ingredients.

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