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Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds

Here's how you make Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 teaspoons oil, divided (canola oil)
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seed (kernels)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup thinly sliced leeks (about 1 large)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley (dry)
  • 6.4 ounces dry rice (brown rice blend or brown rice, 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/3 cup bulgar (dry)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil, sunflower seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saute for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan.

  • Step 2: Heat the pan over medium heat; add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and butter. Add the leeks and cook for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add 2 1/2 cups water, chicken broth, barley, and brown rice blend; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 35 minutes.

  • Step 3: Stir in the currants and bulgar; cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until grains are tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, sunflower seeds, parsley, and pepper. Serve warm.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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