Best 8 Barley Wild Rice And Cranberry Pilaf Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our Barley, Wild Rice, and Cranberry Pilaf, a delectable dish that combines the nutty flavor of barley, the earthy aroma of wild rice, and the tangy sweetness of cranberries. This wholesome pilaf is not just a side dish; it's a hearty and flavorful main course that will tantalize your taste buds. In addition to the classic pilaf recipe, we also present enticing variations to suit every palate. From a Mediterranean-inspired pilaf with sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to a vibrant Mexican-style pilaf featuring black beans and corn, these recipes add a burst of color and flavor to your meal. And for those who prefer a vegetarian option, our hearty Lentil and Brown Rice Pilaf is packed with protein and fiber, making it a satisfying and nutritious choice. With its versatility and delicious flavors, our Barley, Wild Rice, and Cranberry Pilaf is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF



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Thanksgiving cranberry wild rice pilaf. 1 Pot, Easy, healthy + gluten free!

Provided by Florentina

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1.5 cup wild rice mix (( brown & black rice))
1.2 yellow onion ( - diced)
1 bell pepper (- diced)
1 carrot (- grated )
1/2 cup dried cranberries (( i love the orange flavored))
1/3 cup dried cranberries (- for garnish)
1/3 cup vegan white wine
3 cups low sodium vegetable stock or water
2 leaves bay
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig sage
8 sprigs thyme
3 sprigs oregano
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch sea salt (- to your taste)
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh herbs (- chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat up a large deep skillet or pot over medium low flame. Add the olive oil ( or a splash of water ) and the chopped onion. Sautee with a pinch of sea salt until translucent.
  • Stir in the grated carrot, thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary, bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Add the wild rice mix and mix well to combine. Allow it to toast together with the aromatics for a couple of minute.
  • Add in the chopped bell pepper and 1 cup of the cranberries. Pour in the vegetable stock or water, stir and taste for seasonings. Add more sea salt to your taste.
  • Bring the pilaf to a simmer, cover with a tight lid and cook on low flame for 50 minutes.
  • Turn off the flame but do not remove the lid. Allow the rice to sit covered for 10 to 15 minutes and continue cooking in its own steam.
  • Discard the bay leaves and the woody sprigs from the herbs. Use a fork and gently fluff up the rice.
  • Serve warm or cold garnished with the remaining cranberries and fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 3 g, Sodium 39 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF



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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

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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

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

BARLEY AND WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS



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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

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup pomegranate seeds (1 large fruit; see Tip)
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

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 AND BARLEY PILAF



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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup dried cranberries, softened in 1 cup hot water
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon safflower or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon juice of fresh lemon
Fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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

INSTANT POT® WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups chicken broth
¾ cup wild rice
½ cup quick-cooking pearl barley
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

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 AND WILD RICE PILAF



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Yummy, basic recipe where the ingredients are merely a suggestion. I use this as a guideline, and end up throwing whatever leftover veggies I have in my fridge in. This is very lightly spiced, so use your imagination and use whatever complements your meal. I think this is nice with some sausage thrown in, personally. Great, painless intro into whole grains!

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 large bell pepper, diced
3 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in colander. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add barley, rice and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered for an hour, or until barley and rice are tender.
  • Heat remaining oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, peas, carrot and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
  • Stir together the veggie and rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 391.4, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 3, Protein 7.7

WILD RICE PILAF WITH CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups small fresh chanterelles or coarsely diced shiitake mushroom caps
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups small fresh chanterelles or coarsely diced shiitake mushroom caps
1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups wild rice
5 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil, or a mixture

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

Tips:

  • To achieve the best texture, rinse the barley and wild rice before cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • Use a combination of vegetable broth and water for a more flavorful pilaf.
  • Add a variety of chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the pilaf for a more hearty and nutritious meal.
  • For a nutty flavor, toast the barley and wild rice in a dry skillet before cooking.
  • If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use fresh cranberries instead. Just be sure to halve them before adding them to the pilaf.
  • Serve the pilaf as a side dish with roasted chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Barley, wild rice, and cranberry pilaf is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this pilaf a try!

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