Mixed Grain Pilaf

Name: Mixed Grain Pilaf
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped almonds; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 onion (1/2 lb.), chopped; 2 carrots (1/2 lb. total), chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed; 1/3 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup barley; 1/2 cup brown rice; 2 3/4 cups beef or chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry sherry or water; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup bulgur wheat; Salt and pepper

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped almonds
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 onion (1/2 lb.), chopped
2 carrots (1/2 lb. total), chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup brown rice
2 3/4 cups beef or chicken broth
1/4 cup dry sherry or water
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
Salt and pepper

Directions

1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan, stir nuts often over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes; pour from pan.
2

Turn heat to medium-high and add butter, onion, carrots, garlic, and parsley to pan. Stir often until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.
3

Add barley and rice. Stir often until barley is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
4

Add broth, sherry, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in bulgur, cover, and simmer until grains are tender to bite, about 15 minutes longer.
5

Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour pilaf into a bowl and garnish with toasted nuts.