ORANGE-CRANBERRY RYE AND BARLEY PILAF

Orange-Cranberry Rye and Barley Pilaf image

Looking for a delicious side dish recipe? Then check out this berry laced barley pilaf that can be easily made in a slow cooker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rye berries
1/2 cup uncooked hulled barley
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 small parsnips or carrots, peeled, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place all ingredients except cranberries and orange peel in slow cooker.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until rye berries are chewy but tender.
Stir in cranberries and orange peel just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g