Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup wild rice
- ½ cup pearl barley
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, softened in 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon safflower or canola oil
- ½ teaspoon juice of fresh lemon
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
247 calories; 9 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 205 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 servings
Preparation
- Bring three cups of the water to boil, add salt and wild rice. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In another pot, bring the remaining water to boil and add barley. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the cranberries.
- Mix together the rice, barley, cranberries, pine nuts, oil and lemon. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
Dining and Cooking