Multi-Grain Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Multi-Grain Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 cup Wehani brown rice; 1/2 cup wild rice, preferably whole, not broken; 1/2 cup farro, an Italian hulled wheat also known as spelt; 5 cups water; 1 long strip lemon zest; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 bunch scallions (white and green), thinly sliced (3/4 cup); 1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup); Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 cup Wehani brown rice
1/2 cup wild rice, preferably whole, not broken
1/2 cup farro, an Italian hulled wheat also known as spelt
5 cups water
1 long strip lemon zest
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 bunch scallions (white and green), thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the pine nuts and swirl the pan until the nuts toast, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the brown and wild rice and the farro and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until lightly toasted.
4
Stir in 5 cups water, the lemon zest, thyme, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook undisturbed for 45 minutes.
7
Check the texture of the rice, and if needed, continue simmering until tender and the liquid is absorbed, another 10 to 15 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat, scatter the scallions and lemon juice over the surface of the pilaf and set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
9
Fluff with a fork, stirring in the scallions, remove the herb sprigs and serve.
10
Season with remaining salt and black pepper, to taste.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 cup Wehani brown rice, 1/2 cup wild rice, preferably whole, not broken, and more.

Yes, Multi-Grain Rice Pilaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Multi-Grain Rice Pilaf

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