Best Three Grain Pilaf Recipes

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THREE-GRAIN PILAF



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This an old family recipe that everyone still looks forward to. The satisfying combination of brown rice, pearl barley and bulgur makes this tasty side dish special enough for company. -Mary Knudson of Bermuda Dunes, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
2/3 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1/3 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
1/3 cup uncooked bulgur
2 cups vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry, optional
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and carrot in oil for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, barley and bulgur; saute for 4 minutes or until grains are lightly browned. , Gradually add broth and sherry if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley and sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THREE-GRAIN PILAF



Three-Grain Pilaf image

Make this rice dish to accompany our Curried Chicken with Toasted Almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Quinoa Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
1/2 cup red rice, rinsed
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and pale gold, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 4 cups water, the grains, and salt. Raise heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and stir. Cover, and cook until grains are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and serve.

THREE-GRAIN PILAF



Three-Grain Pilaf image

Categories     Onion     Boil

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
1/2 cup red rice, rinsed
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and pale gold, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 4 cups water, the grains, and salt. Raise heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and stir. Cover, and cook until grains are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and serve.

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