Fruity Barley Pilaf Recipes

ITALIAN BARLEY AND BEAN PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in oil, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, barley and thyme; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender.
• Stir in beans, spinach and 1/2 cup of the cheese; cook until hot. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the barley and stir until the grains are just coated in butter. Add the broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Uncover and quickly stir in the spaghetti; cover and continue to simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the barley and spaghetti are tender, stirring once more, about 15 minutes more. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped chives.

QUICK BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan over low-medium heat. Saute onion in oil.
• Add raisins, coconut and nuts. Let coconut and nuts toast a bit.
• Stir in Chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
• Add barley and cook 10-12 minutes or until it has absorbed almost all of the liquid.
• Serve.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• 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.

VEGETABLE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes., Stir in the onions, marjoram, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

DELICIOUS AND SUPER HEALTHY BARLEY VEGETABLE PILAF

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
• Stir in barley, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• In a large skillet, heat oil. Cook carrots, celery and garlic over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and green onions, continue cooking 3 more minutes.
• Add cooked barley and soy sauce, mix well. Continue cooking over medium heat until heated through.

BARLEY AND WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened. Add wild rice and barley; stir for a few seconds. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the wild rice and barley are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
• Add pomegranate seeds, lemon zest, parsley and the toasted pine nuts to the pilaf; fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in barley and brown rice; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice mixture, cheese, cream and pepper; heat through.