Range Top: 1. In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1-3/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter and grains just to a boil. 2. Reduce heat to low. 3. Cover; simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in contents of spice sack. 5. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Stir before serving. Makes 2-1/2 cups. See side panel for less fat and high altitude directions. Cooking Tips: Accurate heat level and cooking with lid on are important for best results. Do not microwave! Alternative Preparation: Follow Range Top or Microwave Directions, except substitute olive oil or butter with 3 tablespoons water. Fat reduced to 5 g from 8 g per serving. Saturated fat reduced to 0.5 g from 1 g per serving. High Altitude Preparation: At high altitudes, cook uncovered, increase water to 2-1/4 cups and cook time to 35 to 40 minutes. Variations: For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared grains. 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped chives. 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots and 1/2 cup chopped green onions. 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach and 1/4 cup diced red onion. 1 cup cooked diced beef.

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