Multi-Grain
Cherry Pilaf
- 1/3 cup wild rice
1/3 cup wheat berries
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dry rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup brown rice
1 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- Rinse wild rice and wheat
berries under cold running water. Drain well. In a medium saucepan,
cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat about 4 minutes
or until tender. Stir in drained wild rice and wheat berries,
chicken broth, sage and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
- Stir brown rice into wild
rice mixture. Return to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered,
about 45 minutes, or until grains are tender. (If excess liquid
remains in saucepan after grains are tender, remove lid and simmer
until liquid evaporates.)
- Stir cherries and toasted
pecans into rice mixture. Serve warm.
Makes 6 (2/3 cup) servings.
To toast pecans: Spread
pecans in an ungreased pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven
5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until brown.
Nutrition Facts per Serving:
280 calories, 11 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol,
42 mg sodium, 42 grams carbohydrates, 3.5 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Dietary exchanges: 1 starch, 1 1/2 fruit, 2 fats.
Recipe provided courtesy
of the Cherry Marketing Institute.
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