Title: Five Grain Pilaf
Categories: Diabetic Lowfat Nut Side
Yield: 12 Servings

1	c	Currants;
1/4	c	Fresh orange juice;
1	ts	Olive oil;
1	ts	Garlic; minced
1/2	c	Onion; finely chopped
2	c	Mushrooms; sliced
1	c	Barley;
1/2	c	Soft winter wheat berries;
1/4	c	Millet;
1/4	c	Wild rice;
1/4	c	Brown rice;
3	c	Chicken broth;
1	c	Scallion; chopped
1	c	Slivered almonds; toasted
1	c	Italian parsley; minced
		Salt and pepper;

Preheat the oven to 350. Plump the currants in the orange juice for 20 minutes. In a large Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add the barley, wheat berries, millet, wild and brown rice. Stir to coat with the oil and cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes. The grains should be soft to the tooth. Stir in the chicken brothand bring to a boil. Cover and place in oven; bake for 30 minutes. Remove the pilaf from the oven; stir in the scallion, currants and soaking liquid, toasted almonds, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Per serving: 205 calories, 30g carb., 7g protein, 0mg chol., 7g/30% fat.

Source: Great Good Food by Julee Rosso Posted by Carolyn Shaw

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