Prep

Rice Range Top: What You Need: 2 tablespoon margarine or butter; 2-1/2 cups water. 1. In a large skillet, combine rice-pasta mix and margarine or butter. Saute over medium heat until rice mixture is golden brown, stirring frequently. 2. Slowly stir in water and bring to a boil. 3. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. 4. Stir in special seasonings. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 more minutes or until rice is tender. 3 cups prepared. Microwave: 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 3 cups water. Cover; microwave at high 15 minutes. Stir in special seasonings. Cover; microwave at high 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Microwave ovens vary; adjust times as needed. Less Fat: Follow Range Top or Microwave directions, except substitute margarine with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Fat reduced to 4 g from 9 g per serving, with saturated fat reduced to 1 g from 2 g and trans fat reduced to 0 g from 1.5 g per serving. 35 calories from fat per serving.