Wild Rice and Barley Pilaf With Dried Fruit

Pilaf is a versatile dish that can be made with various grains and ingredients, making it a popular choice in many cuisines around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Wild Rice and Barley Pilaf With Dried Fruit

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Wild rice
• 1 cup Pearl barley
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried apricots
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried cherries
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• ¹⁄₄ sliced Almonds

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
2. Add wild rice, pearl barley, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until rice and barley are tender.
3. Stir in dried cranberries, dried apricots, dried cherries, and parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the pilaf with a fork and garnish with sliced almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 15g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.