Mixed Grain Pilaf

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Ethnicity
None  
Base Type
Grain  
Course
Side Dish  
Preparation Time
30-60 Minutes  
Difficulty
Easy  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
Comments
 
Source
Heart Smart Cookbook
 
Source Description
p 349  
Last Modified
2009-10-27  
User
Michelle Abreu



Ingredients
2 t vegetable oil
1 ea chopped white onion
2 clv finely chopped garlic
1 t ground cumin
1/4 t cayenne
1/2 c long-grain basmati brown rice
1/2 c pearl barley
1/4 c quinoa
1/4 c wehani rice
3 c chicken broth
2 ea diced (preferably roasted) sweet red pepper
1 T chili powder
1 T toasted pine nuts
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
1.	Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat.  Add onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until tender.  Stir in chilli powder, cumin and cayenne.  Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until very fragrant.
2.	Add brown rice, barley, quinoa and wehani.  Stir in well.
3.	Add stock and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and cook gently for 40 to 45 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is very tender.
4.	Stir in red peppers, pine nuts and cilantro.  Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.