Kashi and Wild Rice Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Apples, fruit juices, currants and cranberries bring a refreshing tang to this pilaf. Itâs my adaptation of a different recipe. Ingredients:
1-3/4 cups water |
1-1/4 cups unsweetened apple juice or cider |
1 cup kashi whole grain pilaf |
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice |
1/2 cup chopped red onion |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 medium tart apples, chopped |
2 green onions, thinly sliced |
1/3 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup dried cranberries |
1/4 cup dried currants |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, apple juice, pilaf and wild rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain if necessary.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in apples and green onions; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until apples are crisp-tender. Stir in the orange juice, cranberries, currants, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Stir in pilaf mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with pecans and parsley. Yield: 10 servings.
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