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On 6/7, Chez did a Native American Themed meal. This little gem was the selected Star Recipe. The multi-textures, sweet and savory flavors and the downright wholesome goodness of these grains makes it an easy choice.I hope you like it as much as we did.
- Chez
Ingredients
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed well
- 1 1/2 cup cracked wheat
- 1 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 scallion bunch, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- zest of 2 oranges, grated
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- black pepper, freshly ground to taste
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of broth to a boil.
- Add wild rice to boiling broth.
- Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 50 minutes or until rice is tender. Do not overcook.
- Remove to a large bowl.
- While the rice is cooking, in another saucepan bring another 2 cups broth to a boil.
- Stir in the wheat, cover and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove from heat, let rest 15 minutes, and add to the (cooked) wild rice.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
- Serve at room temperature.
