This an old family recipe that everyone still looks forward to. The satisfying combination of brown rice, pearl barley and bulgur makes this tasty side dish special enough for company. -Mary Knudson of Bermuda Dunes, California
Three-Grain Pilaf
Three-Grain Pilaf
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
50 min
Yield
5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2/3 cup shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1/3 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
- 1/3 cup uncooked bulgur
- 2 cups vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sherry, optional
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and carrot in oil for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, barley and bulgur; saute for 4 minutes or until grains are lightly browned.
- Gradually add broth and sherry if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley and sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 238 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 498mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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