Best Fruited Multigrain Pilaf Recipes

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MIXED GRAIN PILAF



Mixed Grain Pilaf image

This medley owes its substantial texture to sturdy little grains of pearl barley, wheat berries, and millet, as well as to a hearty helping of wild rice. Fragrant garlic, onion, and assorted mushrooms contribute rousing flavors. When vegetable stock takes the place of chicken stock, the dish easily becomes vegetarian.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups thinly sliced white mushrooms (about 3/4 pound)
3/4 cup thinly sliced cremini mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
2 cups pearl barley
1 cup hard wheat berries
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup millet
7 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil and butter in a large ovenproof Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add mushrooms. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in all of the grains. Cook, stirring often, 12 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, and transfer to oven. Bake until grains are tender, 40 to 50 minutes (check after 40 minutes, but don't remove lid before then). Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
  • Add grains, and stir well, coating them with oil. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in stock, and bring to a boil. Cover pot, and put in oven. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes (check after 30 minutes; remove lid and cook a little longer if grains need to be softer). Fold in chopped herbs. Drizzle with Marsala wine. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
  • To reheat: Place the pilaf mixture in a buttered, ovenproof casserole. Do not fold in the herbs or add Marsala. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, bring the pilaf to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle with Marsala. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the top of the casserole, and butter it. Place the parchment on the pilaf, butter-side down. Place in the oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH DRIED FRUITS AND ALMONDS



Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds image

This basmati rice pilaf is studded with dried fruit and almonds, and scented with cumin, cinnamon and turmeric.

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1½ cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely chopped yellow onions, from one small onion
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, minced
2¼ cups water
1¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots
¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Using your hands, gently swish the grains to release any excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving the rice in the bowl. Repeat four to five times, until the water runs almost clear. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the water from rice. Place the strainer over a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Add the rice to the pot, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Add the water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Off the heat, remove the lid and sprinkle the dried fruit over the rice (do not mix in). Place the lid over the pot and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss in the toasted almonds, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378, Fat 12g, Carbohydrate 60g, Protein 7g, SaturatedFat 6g, Sugar 2g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 740mg, Cholesterol 23mg

FRUITED RICE PILAF



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I'm always trying to get fruit into our menus. I stirred some into plain rice pilaf one night, and it was a hit!-Lucille M. Gendron, Pelham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) rice pilaf
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Cook rice pilaf according to package directions. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the pineapple, raisins and salad dressing. Top with toasted coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRUITED MULTIGRAIN PILAF



FRUITED MULTIGRAIN PILAF image

Categories     Fruit

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 30

2/3
cup uncooked wheat berries
1/2
cup uncooked pearled farro or regular barley
1/2
cup uncooked wild rice
4
cups chicken or vegetable broth
12
ounces sweet potato, peeled and chopped (2 1/3 cups)
2/3
cup dried cranberries
1/2
cup sliced celery (1 stalk)
1
tablespoon butter
2
cloves garlic, minced
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/3
cups chopped red cooking apples (such as Rome or Jonathan) (2 medium)
1/2
cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/2
cup sliced green onions (4)
1
tablespoon snipped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain wheat berries, farro or barley (if using), and wild rice. In a 31/2- or 4-quart slow cooker stir together wheat berries, farro, wild rice, broth, sweet potato, cranberries, celery, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 31/2 to 4 hours. Stir in the apples, walnuts, green onions, and thyme.

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