Herbed Rice Mix Recipe

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Herbed Rice Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 40 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (3 pounds) long grain rice
2 cups dried celery flakes
2/3 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
3 to 4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon butter

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 40 batches (10 cups total).
To prepare one serving of rice: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add 1/4 cup rice mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 1 serving per batch.

Editor's Note: To prepare more than 1 serving, multiply the rice mix, water and butter by the total number of desired servings and cook as directed.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/4 cup) equals 130 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 181 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Herbed Rice Mix in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p18