Saffron Yellow Rice

Looking for an elegant dinner companion! Savoring the deliciously different cuisine from the Caribbean was never so easy. Either as a side dish, or the beginnings of your own Paella, Carolina® Saffron Yellow Rice makes every meal a special occasion.

Saffron, a spice from European flower gardens, has a natural affinity for rice. Carolina captures the unique flavor and beauty of this dish with the Carolina Saffron Yellow Rice Mix.

Carolina Saffron Yellow Rice Mix is easy to prepare, economical, and a versatile complement to any meal.

Cooking Directions - On the Stove

Bring 1-2/3 cups water and 1 tablespoon margarine to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice mix. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork and serve.

Cooking Directions - In the Microwave

In a 1-1/2 quart microwave safe dish, combine 1-2/3 cups hot water, 1 tablespoon margarine*, and rice mix. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes. Reduce setting to 50% power and microwave for 17 minutes. Fluffy lightly with fork and serve. If your microwave does not have variable power settings, follow your manufacturer's directions.

Cooking Directions and Other Serving Suggestions

* For more authentic flavor, add 1 tablespoon olive oil instead of margarine.










Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 oz. (57g) About 1/3 cup rice mix and 2 tsp seasoning; 1 Cup Cooked

Serving Per Container About 2½

Calories 190
Calories From Fat 0

Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value*
  Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%  

Saturated Fat 0g 0%   Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%

  Dietary Fiber <1g 4%

Cholesterol 0mg   Sugars 1g

Sodium 970mg 40%   Protein 4g 7%

Vitamin A 0%  • Vitamin C 0%  • Calcium 4%  • Iron 10%  • Thiamin 20%  • Niacin 10%  • Folic 20%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
  Calories 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less than  65g 80g
 Saturated Fat Less than  65g 80g
Cholesterol Less than  300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than  2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate  300g 375g
 Dietary Fiber  25g 30g

Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Ingredients:Enriched long grain rice [Rice, Niacin, Ferric Orthophospate (Iron), Thiamine Mononitrate (Thiamine), Folic Acid], Salt, Sugar, Onion, Monosodium Glutamate, Turmeric, Garlic, Starch, Spice, Tricalcium Phosphate, Safflower, Saffron


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