1 c Currants 1/4 c Fresh orange juice 1 ts Olive oil 1 ts Minced garlic 1/2 c Finely chopped onion 2 c Sliced mushrooms 1 c Barley 1/2 c Soft winter wheat berries 1/4 c Millet 1/4 c Wild rice 1/4 c Brown rice 3 c Chicken broth 1 c Chopped scallion 1 c Slivered, toasted almonds 1 c Minced Italian parsley Salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 350. Plump the currants in the orange juice for 20 minutes. In a large Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add the barley, wheat berries, millet, wild and brown rice. Stir to coat with the oil and cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes. The grains should be soft to the tooth. Stir in the chicken brothand bring to a boil. Cover and place in oven; bake for 30 minutes. Remove the pilaf from the oven; stir in the scallion, currants and soaking liquid, toasted almonds, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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