Five grain pilaf

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupCurrants
¼cupFresh orange juice
1teaspoonOlive oil
1teaspoonMinced garlic
½cupFinely chopped onion
2cupsSliced mushrooms
1cupBarley
½cupSoft winter wheat berries
¼cupMillet
¼cupWild rice
¼cupBrown rice
3cupsChicken broth
1cupChopped scallion
1cupSlivered, toasted almonds
1cupMinced Italian parsley
Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350. Plump the currants in the orange juice for 20 minutes. In a large Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes, until softened.

Add the barley, wheat berries, millet, wild and brown rice. Stir to coat with the oil and cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes. The grains should be soft to the tooth. Stir in the chicken brothand bring to a boil. Cover and place in oven; bake for 30 minutes. Remove the pilaf from the oven; stir in the scallion, currants and soaking liquid, toasted almonds, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately.

Per serving: 205 calories, 30g carb., 7g protein, 0mg chol., 7g/30% fat.

Source: Great Good Food by Julee Rosso Posted by Carolyn Shaw Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 10-02-94