Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf

Name: Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 cup barley; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms; 1 red (bell) pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced (¼ inch); 2 teaspoons salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups water; 1 garlic clove, thinly cut crosswise; ½ cup wild rice; 4 cups (packed) trimmed and shredded spinach leaves (about 10 ounces)

Preparation info

Makes
4
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Lighter, Quicker, Better

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

About

Rice can be combined with any other grains, such as corn and barley. It is a harmonious blend of earthy flavors, and the barley and wild rice take the same amount of time to cook.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove<

Americas
United States
Main course
Vegetarian

Method

Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a wide 4- to 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in