Near East Spanish Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: Rice, Salt, Red Bell Pepper, Onions, Tomato, Garlic, Paprika (Color), Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Spices, Annatto (Color).

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS 1. IN ROUND 2-QUART MICROWAVEABLE GLASS CASSEROLE, COMBINE RICE, CONTENTS OF SPICE SACK, 2-3/4 CUPS WATER, AND 1 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL OR BUTTER. 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 TIME AS NEEDED., RANGE TOP DIRECTIONS 1. IN MEDIUM SAUCEPAN, BRING 2 CUPS WATER AND 2 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL OR BUTTER 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 LIGHTLY WITH FORK BEFORE SERVING. ABOUT 3 CUPS PREPARED HIGH ALTITUDES PREPARATION AT HIGH ALTITUDES, INCREASE WATER TO 2-2/3 CUPS. LOW FAT DIRECTIONS FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS, EXCEPT OMIT OLIVE OIL OR BUTTER AND ADD ADDITIONAL 3 TABLESPOONS WATER.