Near East Original Rice Pilaf Mix, 6.09-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)

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1. Peregrinn says:

   March 2, 2016 at 8:31 am

   8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

   
   Not just a side — Add stuff for a quick main dish!, June 13, 2011

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   This review is from: Near East Toasted Almond Rice Pilaf Mix, 6.6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

   While I still serve Near East rice pilafs as a side dish, I now fix them for a quick and healthy weeknight meal! For most of them, I cook as directed in my small rice cooker (Cuisinart CRC-400 4-Cup Rice Cooker). Five minutes after I hear the water starting its boil, I add a cup of cut-up cooked protein (leftover chicken, turkey, chickpeas, beans, whatever) and a cup or so of chopped veggies (fresh broccoli, carrots, onions, frozen peas). When the rice cooker light tells me the rice is done, so is everything else! (If you use a long-cooking whole grain pilaf, you will want to add these ingredients later in the rice-cooking cycle to avoid over cooking.) I guess you could also mix the meat and veggies in after cooking them separately, if you prefer. This is enough to serve three adults (unless they are really, really hungry.)

   I like the Toasted Almond mix so much that I often add nuts myself to the other flavors; the crunch adds interest.

   You can find recipes at the Near East website for other ideas.

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2. Denise M. Zenaldin says:

   March 2, 2016 at 8:35 am

   5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

   
   Great side dish, March 5, 2009

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   Denise M. Zenaldin (New York) –
   
     

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   This review is from: Near East Whole Grain Blends Wheat Pilaf, 6-Ounce Unit (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

   This is a wonderful alternative to rice. It is easy to make. I use the microwave instructions. I used to buy it in the local grocery stores. But I haven’t been able to find it. By chance I found it on Amazon and because there was no shipping cost, it cost the same as I used to spend in the store. I love this and it is healthy and high in fiber. My kids even love it.

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3. jayjaygee says:

   March 2, 2016 at 8:40 am

   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

   
   Childhood favorite, August 14, 2013

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   This review is from: Near East Original Rice Pilaf Mix, 6.09-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

   I’ve enjoyed Near East rice pilaf since I was a child and I’m so happy that Amazon offers it at a more affordable price (it means I can eat it more often!). It goes great with poultry and fish–I often eat it just by itself!

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