Wild Rice And Barley Pilaf With Dried Fruit - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup wild rice
1/4 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon Smart Balance butter spread
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup leek, green parts (or 2 c green and white, omit onion)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup dried cranberries (cherry flavored are great!)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Bring broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wild rice and barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
Add leek, celery, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and sage; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Stir in cooked rice, cranberries, and walnuts; cook until thoroughly heated.