Barley Pilaf
Barley makes an excellent choice as the starring ingredient in main courses, side dishes, breakfast fare and more. In addition to its versatility, barley is a nutritious food that is high in fiber and low in fat. It's no wonder this centuries old grain is enjoying new found interest among connoisseurs of good food and good health.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper (optional)*
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 1- 4 ounce can mushrooms, drained
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 1/2 water
1 cube or teaspoon vegetable, beef or chicken bouillon (may use low sodium bouillon)
Directions:
- Place a medium pan over medium heat; add vegetable oil, onion and celery. Cook, stirring often until onion is soft.
- Add bell pepper (if using), mushrooms and pearl barley. Stir well.
- Add water and bouillon and stir to dissolve bouillon. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover pan.
- Cook for 50 to 60 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Note:
- This can be used as a side dish.
- Stuffing for pork chops or chicken.
- Or add 2 cups of any chopped cooked meat during the last fifteen minutes of cooking and serve as a main dish meal.
- If using quick cooking barley the recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Reduce water to 2 cups and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
Cost Per Recipe: $1.76
Cost Per Serving: $0.22
Serving Size: Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Recipe yields 8 servings.
Per serving:
- Calories 120
- Total fat 2 grams
- Saturated fat 0 grams
- Trans fat 0 grams
- Cholesterol 0 milligrams
- Sodium 15 milligrams
- Total Carbohydrate 23 grams
- Dietary Fiber 5 gram
- Sugars 2 grams
- Protein 3 grams
See also:
Pure Organic Barley Powder
Beneficial Byte: Barley
Beef and Barley Recipe
Barley Sugar Candy