Pick Your Choice Pilaf

(serves 4)
Ingredients
1 cup grain dry
2 cup cooked lentils/ beans
1/2 cup cashews, raisins or walnuts etc
4 t olive oil or canola oil
As much vegetables as needed

Grains: barley, millet, quinoa, brown rice, kamut or wheat berries or combination of brown and wild rice or any other grains

Vegetables: fresh or frozen peas, sliced mushrooms, grated carrots, chopped sweet peppers, celery etc

Protein: cashews, beans, marinated or plain tofu, lentils , tempeh

Seasonings:
Asian: Tamari, bragg liquid soy or soy sauce ; sesame seeds, grated ginger, seaweed powder

Mediterranean: Chopped fresh parsley, marjoram, oregano, basil

East Indian: curry powder, garam masala or ground cumin; chopped cilantro, hot peppers, green onion, orange sections, toasted cashews

Saute chopped onion and garlic in oil. Add seasonings, and then combinations of protein and vegetables, cook for while. Add grains and heat to warm and mix falvors. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, parsley or chopped nuts.