KAMUT BERRY, SPELT BERRY AND WILD RICE STUFFING

Kamut Berry, Spelt Berry and Wild Rice Stuffing image

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories Rice

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup wild rice
1/2 cup kamut (berries)
1/2 cup spelt berries
1 cup pecan pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup fennel bulb, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
sea salt
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley, finely chopped
pepper

Steps:

To prepare the grains, put grains in a large pot and cover with water to 3 inches above grains.
Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Turn off heat, cover pot and allow grains to sit for 1 hour; drain into a colander and rinse under cold running water.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Over medium heat, warm olive oil and add onion and saute for 5 minutes.
Add carrot, fennel, celery, garlic, sage, salt to taste and water.
Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add prepared grains to vegetables and stir in toasted pecans, parsley and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 35.4, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.7