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

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This pilaf is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.


William Kootenay
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This pilaf is a great way to impress your guests.


Zobi A
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


ifenna gabriel
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This pilaf is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


Imani Sam
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I love the texture of this pilaf. The barley and wild rice give it a nice chewy texture.


Aloha Insao
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This pilaf is a great way to add some color and flavor to your plate.


inam ullah
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I usually have some leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving and Christmas, and this is a great way to use them up.


Eric Bradley
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I love the versatility of this pilaf. I've used it as a side dish, a main course, and even a salad topping.


Nafsi Molla
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This pilaf is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week.


Kwasi Achampong
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this pilaf. It's a great source of protein and fiber.


Sanan Ahmad
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy grains. My kids love the sweet and tart flavors of the cranberries and pecans.


Milan Wright
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I love the nutty flavor of the barley and wild rice in this pilaf. The cranberries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the pecans.


Washim Akudo
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This pilaf is a great side dish for any meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


itsthegamerdan gamer
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I've been looking for a good pilaf recipe and I finally found it! This pilaf is easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Tingan Cyrus
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This pilaf is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of barley, wild rice, and cranberries.


Ganesh karki
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I made this pilaf for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Md Shafin
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The barley was cooked perfectly and had a nice chewy texture.


Tharindu Malinga
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually have some leftover brown rice in the fridge, and this is a great way to turn it into a new and delicious dish.


Sk Jim
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it for potlucks and dinner parties, and it's always a hit.


Kavion Hampton
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This pilaf was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The barley and wild rice provided a nutty base, while the cranberries added a tart sweetness. The pecans gave it a nice crunch, and the herbs added a savory depth of flavor.