Three-Grain Side Dish

Name: Three-Grain Side Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sliced green onions; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 3 tablespoons sherry; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 cup bulgur; 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley; 4 cups chicken broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried savory; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Starring long grain rice, bulgur and barley, this is a deliciously different dressing. The unique texture and unbeatable blend of seasonings make it better than any box version I’ve tried. I think you’ll agree, too.—Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California

Ingredients

3/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup bulgur
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a nonstick saucepan, saute the onions, celery, apricots and raisins in sherry and butter for 2 minutes or until sherry has evaporated. Stir in the rice, bulgur and barley; saute for 3 minutes.
Add the broth, poultry seasoning, savory and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in parsley.