Toasted Nut and Grain Pilaf

Name: Toasted Nut and Grain Pilaf Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1.5 Tbls Butter; 1 Tble Olive oil; 2oz vermicelli pasta broken into 1/2 inch lengths; 1/2 cup brown basmati; 1/2 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup lentils(washed well); 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup sesame seeds( untoasted); 6 cups water; 2 Tbls onion powder; 1/2 Tbls Cumin; 1 Tbls Marjoram; 1/2 teas celery salt; 2 Tbls tahini paste; 3 cubes low sodium bullion

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Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1.5 Tbls Butter1 Tble Olive oil2oz vermicelli pasta broken into 1/2 inch lengths1/2 cup brown basmati1/2 cup quinoa1/2 cup lentils(washed well)1/4 cup sunflower seeds1/4 cup pine nuts1/4 cup sesame seeds( untoasted) 6 cups water2 Tbls onion powder1/2 Tbls Cumin1 Tbls Marjoram1/2 teas celery salt2 Tbls tahini paste3 cubes low sodium bullion

Directions

Melt butter and oil together in pot with pasta, rice, quinoa, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, lentils, and pine nuts- stir frequently until golden brown.(20 minutes)

Then add water and spice/seasonings. Bring to a boil and reduce heat until it stays JUSt at a gentle boil. Cook 10 minutes- stirring frequently. Then reduce heat to simmer- cover and cook 40 minutes until water is absorbed.

Serving Size: makes 12 generous half cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIGOLEDIVA.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 161.7
Total Fat: 9.4 g
Cholesterol: 3.8 mg
Sodium: 152.8 mg
Total Carbs: 16.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
Protein: 4.6 g

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Member Reviews

CD3570604
Love all the ingredients. I'm adding it to my recipe box. Will be making this very soon. Thanks! - 4/30/11
PINKNFITCARLA
This sounds great! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing :-) - 4/29/11