WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

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This delicious side dish goes with any kind of meat, poultry, or seafood. An old favorite and very healthy. Photo: Pillsbury.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c uncooked barley
1/2 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 c water
1/2 c uncooked wild rice, rinsed, drained
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 c almonds, slivered
2 Tbsp cranraisins
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add barley; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, lemon peel, almonds, cran-raisins, and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until barley and rice are tender.

Kwabena Tourch
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This pilaf was too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.


Itambo Naomie
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This pilaf was too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.


Cheryl Holgate
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


sherkhan ibrahimkhail
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I'm not usually a fan of pilaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Mum Amirah
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This pilaf is so delicious and flavorful. I love the combination of wild rice and barley. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Mathews Chitafu
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish and it's also very easy to reheat.


Augustine Daniel
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice and barley. It's also a very versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine and it turned out great.


Sanjiv Kumar Ray
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pilaf recipe for a while and this one is perfect. It's easy to make, flavorful, and healthy.


Kelly W
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the wild rice and barley.


Mubeen Ahmed
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this pilaf. I'm not usually a fan of barley, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish and the combination of flavors was really nice.


Rajab Bukhari
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This pilaf was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Neo September
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and barley, and it's also a very versatile dish. I've added different vegetables, nuts, and dried fruits to it depending on what I have on hand, a


Thando Gumede
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used brown rice instead of wild rice and it turned out great. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pilaf for some extra flavor and nutrition.