Slow-Cooker Three-Grain Medley

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 6 hr 10 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup uncooked wheat berries
  • 1/2 cup uncooked hulled or pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted, or canola or soybean oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
  • 6 medium green onions, thinly sliced (6 tablespoons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) vegetable broth
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, undrained

Steps

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • 2
    Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir before serving.

  • Use this scrumptious grain filling to stuff bell pepper shells. Steam cleaned bell pepper halves (any color that you are in the mood for) just until tender so that they still hold their shape. Spoon the hot cooked grain mixture into the halves, and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Canola oil is recommended for its heart-healthy benefits when you are sautéing or baking. Because this recipe is so low in fat and because the butter imparts a wonderful flavor to the grains, butter is listed first in the ingredient in this recipe. If you prefer to use canola oil, that also works very well in this tasty side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
1030mg
43%
Potassium
200mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
3g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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