Toasted Nut and Grain Pilaf

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Toasted Nut and Grain Pilaf calories by ingredient

Introduction

Hearty healthy pilaf featuring grains, brown rice, seeds and nuts for a toasty nutty flavored side dish that works with any poultry, beef or seafood! Hearty healthy pilaf featuring grains, brown rice, seeds and nuts for a toasty nutty flavored side dish that works with any poultry, beef or seafood!

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 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

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.