Cranberry-Pecan Mixed Grains
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A hearty mixture of brown rice and bulgur wheat simmered with cranberries and herbs and topped with toasted pecans.
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| 121/2 cup portions |
| Servings |
| 121/2 cup portions |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ea dried whole bay leaf
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves washed and chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup portions
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Ingredients
Servings: 1/2 cup portions
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F
- On sheet pan, spread pecans in thin layer. Bake, stirring once, until lightly toasted and aromatic, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
- In stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion. Saute until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add brown rice, bulgur, cranberries, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Saute 2 minutes.
- Add broth. Bring to a boil. Stir. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- Add toasted nuts and parsley. Toss to mix. Cover. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 160kcal |
| Total FatSaturated FatTrans Fat | 6g0.5g0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 190mg |
| Total CarbDietary FiberSugars | 26g2g5g |
| Protein | 3g |
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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.