KASHI AND WILD RICE PILAF

Kashi and Wild Rice Pilaf image

Apples, fruit juices, currants and cranberries bring a refreshing tang to this pilaf. It's my adaptation of a different recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups water
1-1/4 cups unsweetened apple juice or cider
1 cup Kashi whole grain pilaf
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium tart apples, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried currants
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the water, apple juice, pilaf and wild rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain if necessary., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in apples and green onions; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until apples are crisp-tender. Stir in the orange juice, cranberries, currants, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Stir in pilaf mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with pecans and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges