BARLEY, WILD RICE, AND CRANBERRY PILAF

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A great side dish - the flavors go well with Thanksgiving dinner. The recipe says serve at room temp, but we re-heated it and served it warm. Everyone really liked it.

Provided by SweetChef

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 large servings., 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup wild rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan with lid, boil water, add barley, wild rice and salt. Return to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 40 min or until barley is tender.
  • While barley and rice is cooking, pour orange juice over cranberries and set aside.
  • Drain any excess liquid from cooked barley and rice mixture. Place rice and barley in large bowl.
  • Drain cranberries, reserving liquid.
  • Toss cranberries with barley and rice.
  • Mix 5 tbsp orange juice with lemon juice and onion. Whisk in olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over barley mixture.
  • Add chopped parsley and walnuts. Mix well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 202.8, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 5, Protein 6.9

Ashraful 143
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I wouldn't recommend it.


King Lorenzo
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This dish was a bit too dry for my liking. I would add more broth or water next time.


Jania jania
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The cranberries in this recipe were too tart for my taste. I would omit them next time.


Prem Rawat
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to taste.


MD. Raihan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and flavorful pilaf.


Hazel Downs
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Badon Badin
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I made this recipe for a vegan friend and she loved it! She said it was the best vegan pilaf she's ever had.


Yesenia Martinez
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This dish is perfect for a holiday meal. It's elegant and delicious.


James Hultz
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I added some chopped walnuts to this dish for extra crunch. It was a great addition!


RAHIM PK
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I used frozen cranberries in this recipe and it worked out great. The dish was still very flavorful.


Astikhar Khan
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This was my first time cooking with barley and wild rice, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well they worked together. The cranberries added a nice pop of color and flavor.


George Hurst
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cranberries add a nice tartness that balances out the other flavors.


Ali Asghar Malik
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Alam Zone
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Juanita Pruneda
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This dish was a hit with my family! The barley, wild rice, and cranberries gave it a unique and flavorful texture. I will definitely be making this again.