Best 8 Orange Cranberry Rye And Barley Pilaf Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our diverse collection of Orange Cranberry Rye and Barley Pilaf recipes. From hearty and flavorful to light and refreshing, these pilaf dishes promise a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the perfect accompaniment to your favorite main courses and embark on a journey of culinary exploration. Whether you're seeking a festive holiday dish or a comforting weeknight meal, our carefully curated recipes offer something for every occasion. Get ready to elevate your pilaf game and create memorable meals that will leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY WILD RICE PILAF



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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

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

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

CRANBERRY RICE PILAF



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Provided by A Family Feast

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
½ cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¾ cup onions, diced small
¾ cup celery, diced small
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 cup long grain white rice *
½ teaspoon dry thyme
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 cup dried cranberries
3 cups chicken stock
½ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, (save and mince stems)

Steps:

  • In a small saute pan over medium heat, add orzo and toss and cook for five minutes until it is nicely browned. Remove to a plate to cool.
  • Use same pan over medium heat and add almonds and cook for three minutes tossing often until they are lightly browned. Remove to a plate to cool and pick out any that browned too much.
  • In a 3-quart sauce pan that has a tight-fitting lid, add butter and oil over medium high heat.
  • Once melted, add onions, celery and garlic and saute for four minutes.
  • Lower heat to medium, add the raw white rice and stir into the onion celery mixture. Cook for two minutes stirring often then add the thyme, pepper, zest, cranberries and the browned orzo and stir and cook for one minute.
  • Add the stock, orange juice and minced parsley stems and bring to a boil. Then reduce to low, cover and cook fifteen minutes. (I leave my pan half off the heat to make sure the rice does not stick if the liquid evaporates too quickly)
  • After 15 minutes, remove cover, fluff with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley leaves and reserved almonds.
  • Fluff again, taste for seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Sugar 18.6 g, Sodium 141.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg

CRANBERRY RICE PILAF



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A fresh tasting rice pilaf recipe flavored with dried cranberries, orange juice and thyme

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Parkay® Original Spread-tub
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Melt Parkay in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook 3 minutes or until rice starts to turn golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Carefully add broth, juice, cranberries, thyme and salt to skillet; bring to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 18 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in green onions.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 244 calories

VEGETABLE AND BARLEY PILAF



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Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble fiber, which aids digestion. And it can help to lower cholesterol, too! You can easily substitute other fresh veggies you have on hand. -Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes., Stir in the onions, marjoram, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ORANGE-CRANBERRY RYE AND BARLEY PILAF



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Looking for a delicious side dish recipe? Then check out this berry laced barley pilaf that can be easily made in a slow cooker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked rye berries
1/2 cup uncooked hulled barley
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 small parsnips or carrots, peeled, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place all ingredients except cranberries and orange peel in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until rye berries are chewy but tender.
  • Stir in cranberries and orange peel just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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

ORANGE AND CRANBERRY RICE PILAF



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This is an extremely flavorful rice pilaf and if you love the taste of curry & marmalade you will most definitely enjoy this. However, if you are not used to working with curry I suggest a small amount be added and then taste as to whether you want more curry or not. This is a unique rice pilaf and I was trying a few different...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 c chopped celery
1/2 c onion
3 Tbsp butter
1 c uncooked long grain rice
2 1/2 c chicken broth
1 c chopped fresh mushrooms (white)
1/3 c slivered almonds, toasted (i only had sliced but wanted slivered)
2 Tbsp orange marmalade
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp curry---if you are not used to cooking with curry put 1/4 teaspoon
1/3 c sweetened dried cranberries
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp orange zest

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan saute celery and onion in butter till tender. Remove from pan and set aside. Now saute your mushrooms till tender and set aside. I love the color of the sauteed veggies.
  • 2. Now brown your rice in a pan for about 5 minutes and then cook as directed on box (15 minutes usually) but with your chicken broth and spices. When rice is finished add your sauteed veggies, cranberries and your marmalade.
  • 3. Stir in your parsley last and then plate it. Add your orange zest for garnish. I set the nuts in a bowl on the table for those who can have them and want them. Mainly cause my husband can't have them.
  • 4. Now this is not how I made this tonight. I added all the sauteed veggies and cranberries in the rice while cooking. Well, I really am disappointed with how my dish looks....yes, I am. I am posting though I am disgusted. I prefer the brightness and crunch of slightly sauteed celery and I love the mushrooms freshness too. So, it only makes sense to me to add them last; however, if you don't care about crunch and brightness just add them into your rice while cooking. Oh, and I also tried adding 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice in place of the chicken broth. That must of changed the color of the rice....no didn't like that either. LOL

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND RICE PILAF



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I've been making this dish for years - it's different from typical rice pilaf dishes in that the cranberries add the sweetness and the tartness that you don't expect in a savory dish. Oh, and it's super hard to fumble.

Provided by BOGINIA2

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped onions
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cranberries and jasmine rice into onion until rice is coated with oil and rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir green onions, cilantro, and almonds into rice mixture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 285.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Toast the grains: Toasting the grains before cooking them will help to bring out their nutty flavor and give the pilaf a more complex texture.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is a key flavor component in this pilaf, so be sure to use a good quality broth that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Add the cranberries and orange zest at the end: This will help to preserve their bright flavor and prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Fluff the pilaf before serving: This will help to separate the grains and make the pilaf look more appealing.

Conclusion:

This orange-cranberry rye and barley pilaf is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any occasion.

The combination of sweet and tart flavors, along with the nutty flavor of the grains, makes for a truly unique and memorable dish.

So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give this orange-cranberry rye and barley pilaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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