Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds

Name: Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds
Prep time: 1 h 7 min
Cook time: 1 h 7 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters brown rice blend (such as Lundberg) or brown rice; 59 milliliters uncooked bulgur; 2 teaspoons butter; 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 118 milliliters dried currants; 355 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 237 milliliters thinly sliced leek (about 1 large); 118 milliliters uncooked pearl barley; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 79 milliliters sunflower seed kernels; 591 milliliters water

Need a vegetarian side dish? Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds could be a tremendous recipe to try. One serving contains 196 calories, 5g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up pepper, currants, leek, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Instructions

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Dutch Oven

Add 2 teaspoons oil, sunflower seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; saut 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Sunflower Seeds

Salt

Cooking Oil

Remove from pan; set aside.

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Frying Pan

Heat pan over medium heat; add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and butter.

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Butter

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add leek; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.

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Leek

Add 2 1/2 cups water and next 3 ingredients (through rice); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes. Stir in currants and bulgur; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until grains are tender.

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Currants