From the heart of the natural world come three powerhouses of flavor and nutrition: wild rice, barley, and cranberries. Barley, known for its nutty and chewy texture, pairs perfectly with wild rice's distinctive smokiness and earthy notes, while cranberries bring a vibrant tartness that balances out the nutty flavors. This combination not only promises a delightful culinary experience but is also packed with vital nutrients that nourish your body and soul.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF
Provided by Trish Hall
Categories dinner, weekday, side dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring three cups of the water to boil, add salt and wild rice. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In another pot, bring the remaining water to boil and add barley. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the cranberries.
- Mix together the rice, barley, cranberries, pine nuts, oil and lemon. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF
This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried cranberries, currants and almonds serve up color and texture. My co-workers all make this rice pilaf for their families. -Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a saucepan, combine wild rice and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in barley, currants and butter. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, covered, until wild rice and barley are tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in almonds and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges
BARLEY, WILD RICE, AND CRANBERRY PILAF
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
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
BARLEY AND WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS
This pilaf melds the chewy texture of barley and wild rice with the richness of toasted pine nuts and the sweet-sour crunch of pomegranate seeds. The elegant dish is perfect for entertaining.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings, 3/4 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened. Add wild rice and barley; stir for a few seconds. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the wild rice and barley are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
- Add pomegranate seeds, lemon zest, parsley and the toasted pine nuts to the pilaf; fluff with a fork. Serve hot.
WILD RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 - 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a heavy ovenproof casserole, heat the butter or oil. Add the celery and onion and saute over medium heat until tender. Stir in the mushrooms and cranberries and saute until softened.
- Stir in the wild rice and the stock. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
- Put in the oven and bake one hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 267, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
INSTANT POT® WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF
This Instant Pot® wild rice pilaf is hearty and earthy and pairs well with pork or chicken.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, dill, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Hit Cancel.
- Stir chicken broth and wild rice into the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 2 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in barley and peas, put the lid back on, and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and let sit until barley is tender and mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 626.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BARLEY WILD RICE MUSHROOM PILAF
Make and share this Barley Wild Rice Mushroom Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by spiritussancto
Categories Grains
Time 50m
Yield 5 cups, 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- rinse wild rice, combine with water, broth cube, wine if using, and shitakes and bring to a boil, cover, simmer for 20 minute.
- rinse barley and add to wild rice, simmer, covered, another 25 minute.
- pull out shitakes and blend in a food processor or small chopper till the same consistency as barley, stir back in
- add spices, liquid smoke and fresh or canned mushrooms and warm through.
- stir in sour cream if using. sometimes i use some shredded sharp cheese instead.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.7, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.9
RICE AND BARLEY PILAF
With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, and you've got one satisfying side! -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in barley and brown rice; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice mixture, cheese, cream and pepper; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges
Tips:
- Use the right ratio of liquid to rice. This is crucial for achieving the perfect texture of pilaf. For this recipe, the ratio is 1 cup of liquid (vegetable broth and water) to 1 cup of rice.
- Toast the rice before cooking. This step brings out the nutty flavor of the rice and helps it to absorb the liquid better.
- Use flavorful liquid. Vegetable broth or stock adds more flavor to the pilaf than plain water. You can also use a combination of broth and water, or even wine, if you like.
- Add vegetables and other ingredients to your liking. This recipe includes carrots, celery, and onion, but you can also add other vegetables, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini. You can also add nuts, dried fruits, or herbs.
- Let the pilaf rest before serving. This allows the rice to absorb all of the liquid and flavors. Cover the pot with a lid and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Conclusion:
Barley, wild rice, and cranberry pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With its nutty flavor, chewy texture, and vibrant colors, this pilaf is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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