Rice And Barley Medley Recipes

SLOW-COOKER THREE-GRAIN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLES BARLEY RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place pearl barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low. Cover and cook anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes or until the barley is cooked through (should be tender but maintains some chew.)
• While barley is cooking, place diced vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion) on a large baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, 1 1/2 tsp harissa spice, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat. Spread evenly in one layer on the baking sheet. Roast in heated oven for 25 minutes or so.
• When barley is ready, drain any excess water. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp harissa spice and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika. Toss to combine.
• Transfer cooked barley to a large mixing bowl. Add roasted veggies. Add chopped scallions, garlic, and fresh parsley. Dress with lemon juice and a good drizzle of Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil. Toss. If you like, top with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts.
• Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold! Enjoy.

LENTIL BARLEY VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add lentils, carrot and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add barley, basil, pepper and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but still firm.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Increase heat to medium. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Garnish individual servings with cheese.

BEEF AND WILD RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef., In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion.

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.

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Rinse the rice and barley in a sieve, then drain and move to a 4-5 quart heavy pot.
• Add water or broth and bring to a rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cook covered, about 45 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you like. This is good served with veggies, soy sauce and a little butter too. Enjoy!

BROWN AND WILD RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In skillet or saucepan add both rices, chicken broth and salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile mince the shallot. Combine the spices of garlic powder, onion powder and cumin. At 30 minutes stir the spice mixture and shallot into the rice and quickly return the cover so as to not let too much steam out.
• Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes more or until the broth is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat, leave the lid on and let it continue to steam for 10 minutes.
• Fluff and add chopped toasted pecans (or pistachios), green onions (reserve some green onions to top dish at the very end, just for looks) and butter. Mix and then add salt and pepper to taste.

BARLEY MEDLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Simmer barley in broth about 40 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
• Let cool
• Peel, slice, seed and dice cucumber (so they are about the same size as the garbanzos).
• Slice green onions.
• Finely chop rosemary.
• Toss everything together.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Makes about 6 1-cup servings.

BARLEY, QUINOA, & RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Melt the stick of butter in large saute pan. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute about 5 minutes. Stir in the Quinoa and brown about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until most is evaporated. Add the chicken broth, rice and barley. Cook stirring frequently until the rice, quinoa and barley is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. About 20 minutes. Stir in the thyme leaves and taste and adjust for salt and pepper.