Fruited Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Fruited Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp slivered almonds or 3 tbsp cashews
  • 24 fl oz water
  • 3 oz wild rice, rinsed and drained (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 oz pearl barley (about 1/4 cup plus 1-2 tsp)
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 1 1/2 oz chopped dried fruit (1 or a combination dates, apricots, apples, pears, cranberries or prunes)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

  1. In a 2 qt saucepan heat oil; add almonds and spring onion. Cook and stir over medium heat till nuts are golden brown. Remove from pan; set aside.
  2. Carefully add the water to pan; bring to boiling. Stir in uncooked rice, barley, raisins, and fresh ginger.
  3. Return to boiling then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, or till grains are tender.
  4. Stir in nut mixture, fruit, honey, salt, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes more.
  5. Fluff rice and grains with a fork and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.04 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.45g 10%
Sodium 197.77mg 8%
Potassium 249.37mg 5%
Total Carbs 46.06g 15%
Sugars 2.01g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 14%
Protein 4.85g 10%
Vitamin C 60.8mg 101%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 156.9mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.65 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.6g 10%
Sodium 79.79mg 8%
Potassium 100.61mg 5%
Total Carbs 18.58g 15%
Sugars 0.81g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 14%
Protein 1.96g 10%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 101%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 63.3mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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