MULTIGRAIN PILAF

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Packed with rice, lentils and barley, this filling side dish has a rich, nutty taste and texture. Lillian Zurock serves it often on her grain farm in Spirit River, Alberta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
4-1/2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
2 tablespoons sherry or additional water

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the barley, brown rice, wild rice, lentils and almonds; saute 5-6 minutes longer or until almonds are lightly browned. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; stir in the seasoning blend and sherry or additional water. Carefully pour over grain mixture; stir to combine., Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until grains are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges