WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

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This delicious side dish goes with any kind of meat, poultry, or seafood. An old favorite and very healthy. Photo: Pillsbury.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c uncooked barley
1/2 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 c water
1/2 c uncooked wild rice, rinsed, drained
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 c almonds, slivered
2 Tbsp cranraisins
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add barley; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, lemon peel, almonds, cran-raisins, and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until barley and rice are tender.

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