BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Red Beans & Rice

MEASUREMENTS:

Serving size: 57g
Servings per package: about 13
Net unit weight: 24.9oz/705g

Cooking Directions

OVEN

1. Combine 2 1⁄4 quarts (9 cups) HOT water (190°F) and contents of seasoning packet in a full-size steam table pan. Stir well to disperse seasoning in water. Add rice & beans and 2 ounces butter (optional) and mix well.
2. Cover and bake at 350 °F for 35 minutes or until MOST of the water is absorbed. Rice will be saucy.
3. Stir well. Keep warm (160 °F). Fluff with fork before serving.

STOVETOP

FOR BEST RESULTS

For FIRMER RICE, use LESS water and REDUCE cooking time.

For SOFTER RICE, use MORE water and INCREASE cooking time.

To REFRIGERATE COOKED RICE: Cover tightly to keep grains from drying out and absorbing odors from other foods.

To REHEAT COOKED RICE: Add a small amount of water and cover. Heat in an oven, steamer or on a stove top. Fluff rice and serve.

1. Combine 2 1⁄4 quarts (9 cups) water and contents of seasoning packet in a stock pot. Stir well to disperse seasoning in water. Add rice & beans and 2 ounces butter (optional) and mix well.
2. Bring to a boil. Cover, REDUCE HEAT and simmer 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 15 minutes. Rice will be saucy.
4. Stir well. Transfer to serving pan and keep warm (160 °F). Fluff with fork before serving.