Jewelled Farro & Wild Rice

Ingredients

Rice Blend:

1 cup wild rice

1 1/2 cup parcooked farro (such as PC Blue Menu Italian Farro)

Dressing:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic minced

2 shallots finely chopped

1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cups parsley leaves chopped

2 cups pomegranate seeds

1 cup chopped dried apricots

1 cup sliced almonds

Directions

Rice Blend: In saucepan, bring rice and 8 cups water to boil. Lower heat to simmer; cover and cook for 25 minutes. Turn off heat; let stand until tender, about 25 minutes (most of the grains will be split). Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.


Meanwhile, in separate saucepan, bring 8 cups water to boil. Add farro; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to bowl with rice.


Dressing: In skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic and shallots, stirring frequently, until fragrant and tender, about 1 minute. Add vinegar, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Add to rice mixture.


Add parsley, pomegranate seeds, apricots and almonds. Stir to combine.