Name: Near East Whole Grain Blends Wheat Pilaf
Brand: Near East
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Characteristics Near East Whole Grain Blends Wheat Pilaf.

ItemMaster Dimensions

Length, IN	1.203
Height, IN	6.479
Width, IN	3.811
Weight, LB	0.41

special attributes

Units In Package	1
Package Type	BOX
Package Size, OZ	6.0
Net Weight, OZ	6.0
Country Of Origin	USA
Seasonal	N
Ingredients	Bulgur Wheat, Orzo (Macaroni product made with Wheat Flour), Salt, Onions, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Garlic, Spices. Dried.
Recycle Codes	Y
Temperature Indicator	Shelf Stable
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.
Marketing Description	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.
Other Description	In 2010, 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 (42g Whole Grains per serving). Excellent Source of Fiber. See nutrition facts for information about sodium. Product as prepared contains 4.5g total fat. This package is sold by weight, not by volume. Contents settle during shipping and handling. Please recycle this carton. For questions or comments, call 1-800-822-7423. Please have package available when calling. For product information and recipes go to www.neareast.com. ©2012 GGC.
Ecommerce Description	Near East® Whole Grain Blends Wheat Pilaf. A blend of whole grain bulgur wheat with toasted orzo pasta. Contains excellent source of fiber.

Nutritions

Number Of Servings	3
Energy	170
Total Fat, g	1
Saturated Fat, g	0
Trans Fat, g	0
Cholesterol, mg	0
Sodium, mg	640
Carbohydrates, g	40
Dietary Fiber, g	8
Sugars, g	2
Protein, g	7
Daily Percent Of Vitamin A	0
Daily Percent Of Vitamin C	0
Daily Percent Of Calcium	2
Daily Percent Of Iron	6