Whole Grain Vegetable Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Oregano and paprika enhance the flavors of this wholesome recipe. Ingredients:
2 cups water |
2 vegetable bouillon cubes (or you may use chicken or beef bouillon cubes) |
1/2 cup pearl barley |
1/2 cup regular brown rice |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans |
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced |
1 stalk celery, sliced |
1 medium onion, chopped |
3/4 cup provolone cheese or 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese (3 oz.) |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan bring water and bouillon cubes to boiling, stirring till dissolved.
2. Stir in barley, rice, oregano and pepper.
3. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer for 45 mins.
5. or until grains are tender.
6. Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, cook beans, covered, in 1/2 cup boiling water for 5 mins.
7. Add carrot, celery, and onion.
8. Cook, covered, 5 mins.
9. more or till vegs.
10. are tender.
11. Drain.
12. Spoon barley mixture and vegs.
13. into a 2 qt.
14. casserole.
15. Bake, covered, in a 350* oven for 15 mins.
16. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
17. Bake, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes more or till cheese melts and mixture is heated through.
18. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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