Rice-a-Roni Mexican Style

Rice
Range Top Directions: What You Need: 2 tablespoon margarine or butter;
2-1/4 cups water. 1. In a large skillet, combine rice-pasta mix and
margarine or butter. Saute over medium heat until vermicelli is golden
brown, stirring frequently. 2. Slowly stir in water and special
seasonings; bring to a boil. 3. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15
to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 3 minutes before
serving. 3 cups prepared. Microwave Directions: In 2-quart microwaveable
bowl, combine rice-pasta mix and 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter.
Microwave uncovered at high 1 minute. Stir. Microwave at high 1-2 more
minutes or until pasta is golden brown. Remove and stir in 2-2/3 cups
water and special seasonings. Microwave uncovered, at high 17-20 minutes
or until rice is tender. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Microwave ovens vary; adjust times as needed. Less Fat Directions:
Follow range top or microwave directions, except substitute margarine
with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Fat reduced to 3 g from 8 g per serving,
with standard fat reduced to 0 g from 1.5 g and trans fat reduced to 0 g
from 1 g per serving. 25 calories from fat per serving.

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