Nutty Rice and Grain Mix

Recipe from the magazine Best Life. Good recipe for weight loss and endurance training.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup wild rice
• 1  cup barley
• 1  cup bulgur
• 1  cup  almonds
• 3  tablespoons flax seeds
• 4  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4  teaspoons cider vinegar

Directions

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