Multigrain Pilaf

Ingredients

1 tsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

1 cup chopped onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 1/3 cups organic vegetable broth

1/3 cup uncooked pearl barley

1/3 cup uncooked kasha (buckwheat groats)

1/3 cup uncooked bulghur

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 cup NOW Real Food® Raw Pecans*

1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Add broth and next 5 ingredients (including bay leaf) to pan; bring to a boil.  
4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. 
5. Remove from heat. 
6. Discard bay leaf. 
7. Fluff with a fork; stir in pecans and pepper.