WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

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This delicious side dish goes with any kind of meat, poultry, or seafood. An old favorite and very healthy. Photo: Pillsbury.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c uncooked barley
1/2 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 c water
1/2 c uncooked wild rice, rinsed, drained
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 c almonds, slivered
2 Tbsp cranraisins
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add barley; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, lemon peel, almonds, cran-raisins, and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until barley and rice are tender.

Nomi Murshid
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This pilaf was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.


M Adeel Ramzan
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I've never made pilaf before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Nawaz Bhatti
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This is my new favorite pilaf recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Micaela Pereira
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Overall, I thought this pilaf was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice.


mithun islam
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make.


Manisha Devkota
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Kemigisha Angela
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I love the combination of wild rice and barley in this pilaf. It's a hearty and satisfying dish.


Riley Damera
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This pilaf was easy to make and very flavorful. I added some chopped carrots and celery for extra veggies.


Skypa Wolf
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and barley.


Sizwe Dhlamini
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This wild rice and barley pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this again.