PRIORITY: Low
CATEGORY: Pantry staples
Rice mixes like Rice-A-Roni or Spanish rice make for a fast, easy, shelf-stable side dish.
SHELF LIFE: 5 years
COST: $ (about $67 for a year’s supply for a family of 4)
WHERE TO BUY: Grocery store
SAMPLE PRICING: About $1.29 per box
HOW TO STORE: In #10 cans with an oxygen absorber
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SERVING SIZE: 1/2 box
SEASON: anytime
What to do with rice mixes
• Prepare as directed. Optionally, add chopped ham or vegetables, or add an egg as you would with fried rice.
Done