MEDITERRANENA PILAF

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Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

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July 02, 2008
Mediterranean Pilaf
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Created by Kashi Comments 5 1 Product Kashi Pilaf, Original
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Makes 10 servings
Ingredients
2 packets Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Pilaf
1 cup pine nuts (to reduce fat content, use ½ cup pine nuts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
2 bunches fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Directions 1. Cook Kashi Pilaf according to package instructions. 2. In a small skillet, dry toast the pine nuts over medium high heat, stirring continuously until they are golden brown and aromatic. Remove nuts from heat and set aside. 3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, chili flakes, salt, basil, pepper and set aside. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked Kashi Pilaf, pine nuts, bell peppers and sauce mixture. Mix well and serve. Nutrition Facts Calories: 320, Fat: 20g (of which is 2g saturated fat), Carbohydrate: 32g, Fiber: 5g, Protein: 7g Servings of Whole Grains: 2¼