Nuttyriceandgrainmix Recipes

NUTTY HERBED RICE

Steps:

• Heat ready rice in microwave per package directions; set aside.
• In a medium skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add nuts and toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in rice and herbs. Serve immediately.

NUTTY SNACK MIX

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• COMBINE butter, peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 35 to 45 seconds, stirring until well blended.
• COMBINE cereal, mixed nuts and pretzels in large bowl. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture. Toss well to coat. Spread mixture evenly on foiled baking sheet.
• BAKE 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper, if desired. Toss. Store in resealable food storage bag.

TERRIFIC TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• Mix all. Makes 4 cups.

NUTTY GRAIN AND OAT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8 1/2x4" loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on long sides; spray parchment.
• Bring dates and maple syrup to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat to medium-high, and boil, stirring often, until dates are very soft and maple syrup is slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. Remove date mixture from heat and stir in butter until it is melted. Mash dates with a potato masher or fork until as smooth as possible. (if you have an immersion blender, it will work, too). You should have about 1 cup.
• Toss oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, amaranth, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in date mixture until evenly coated. Scrape half of oat mixture into prepared pan and press very firmly and evenly with a rubber spatula to compress it as much as possible. Add remaining oat mixture and press until very tightly packed into pan.
• Bake, tenting with foil if browning too quickly, until loaf is darkened in color and firm around the edges, and center gives just slightly when pressed, 45-50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let loaf cool in pan before turning out (it can even sit overnight). Cut into 1/2"-thick slices with a serrated knife.
• For crisp bars, lay slices on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, or toast as desired in a toaster oven.
• DO AHEAD: Loaf can be made 5 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

NUTS AND SEEDS TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in an airtight container.

NUTTY BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Place cooled rice in a large bowl. Stir in the kidney beans, red onions, mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, and almonds; season with pepper. Toss salad with the Italian dressing and olive oil.
• Chill for at least one hour before serving.

FRUIT AND NUT TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°. Coat a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water on high speed for 1 minute or until frothy; fold into fruit mixture. , Spread into prepared pan. Bake until aromatic and nuts are lightly browned, about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

NUTTY RICE AND GRAIN MIX

Steps:

• Wash uncooked wild rice, barley and bulgur thoroughly. Add to 9 cups boiling water in a heavy pan. Return water to boil and stir.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 50-60 minutes or just until kernals puff open. Uncover and fluff with table fork.
• Simmer five additional minutes.
• Drain any excess liquid. For chewier texture cook less time.
• Add almonds and flaxseed.
• Combine oil and vinegar. Add to rice and grain mixture. Serve hot.