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

Aa As
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not usually a big fan of barley, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish. The rice and vegetables were also cooked to perfection. The lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. O


Md Foujul Kabir
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and barley. I had some leftover from a previous meal and decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this re


Pratima Murday
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The rice and barley were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. I would highly recommend this recipe


Bakht Mughal
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The rice and barley were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy.


tina peterson
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not usually a big fan of barley, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish. The rice and vegetables were also cooked to perfection. The lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. O


Enzo Hilary
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and barley. I had some leftover from a previous meal and decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this re


James igwe
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The rice and barley were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. I would highly recommend this recipe


Britannae Smith
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The rice and barley were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy.


Ammy Khan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not usually a big fan of barley, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish. The rice and vegetables were also cooked to perfection. The lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. O


Baatarchuluun Kherlen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and barley. I had some leftover from a previous meal and decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this re


Carla De Santiago
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The rice and barley were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. I would highly recommend this recipe


John Cochran
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor. Otherwise, it was a good recipe. The rice and barley were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy.


SD Ibrar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not usually a big fan of barley, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish. The rice and vegetables were also cooked to perfection. The lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. O


Ahmir Detho
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and barley. I had some leftover from a previous meal and decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this re


Angiethoe Skhosana
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The rice and barley were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. I would highly recommend this recipe to a


DhRuV kc
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This recipe was delicious! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice and barley were cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender-crisp. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the dish a b