Joanne Weir/Mixed Grain Pilaf with Dried Apricots and Pistachios

By MelanieAnn

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pistachios on a baking sheet and bake in oven until light golden, 4 to 7 minutes.

Ingredients

• 3/4 c pistachios, lightly toasted
• 1 T canola or vegetable oil
• 1/4 c amaranth
• 1/4 c quinoa
• 3/4 c Basmati rice
• 1/4 c millet
• 1/2 c dried apricots, chopped
• 3/4 t kosher salt, plus extra to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 c chicken stock
• 1 c water

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add amaranth, quinoa, rice and millet and stir until the grains are coated and hot, 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Increase the heat to high. Add the apricots, 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, stock and water and bring to a boil.

3. reduce the heat to low and simmer coverfed until the grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 minutes.

4. Add the pistachio and fluff with a fork to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.