Best 9 Barley And Chard Pilaf Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with barley and chard pilaf, a delectable dish that combines the nutty flavor of barley with the earthy goodness of Swiss chard. This versatile pilaf can be served as a main course or a hearty side dish, and it's packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish the body and soul. Discover variations of this pilaf that cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds, including a vegan version that's just as satisfying as the original. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this medley of flavors and textures that's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETABLE AND BARLEY PILAF



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Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble fiber, which aids digestion. And it can help to lower cholesterol, too! You can easily substitute other fresh veggies you have on hand. -Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BARLEY PILAF



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This rice alternative is good with roasted chicken or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pearl barley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boilingsalted water, cook pearl barley until tender but stillal dente, about 35 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieveand rinse with cool water to stop the cooking.
  • In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium-high. Add shallot, minced, and season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes; add barley and stir to combine. Transfer barley mixture to a largebowl and stir in toasted pine nuts, finely chopped fresh parsley, and freshlemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 7 g

SEARED PORTOBELLO AND WILTED CHARD OVER BARLEY PILAF



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With their meatlike consistency, portobello mushrooms, served with chard and barley, make a satisfying meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup barley
1 teaspoon salt
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems trimmed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Marsala wine
2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned vegetable stock
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 ounces (about 1/2 bunch) green Swiss chard leaves, cleaned and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Olive oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, spray with cooking spray. Add onions; stir, cover, and cook 1 minute. Add barley; cook, stirring frequently, until barley is lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Add salt and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover, and bring water to a boil. Simmer until water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, and keep covered.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, spray with cooking spray. Add mushrooms, tops up; cover, and cook 8 minutes. Turn mushrooms over; cook 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add Marsala to skillet; cook 10 seconds. Increase heat to high; add vegetable stock, rosemary, and pepper. Cook until liquid has reduced by three-fourths and has slightly thickened, about 12 minutes. Add Swiss chard; cook, stirring once or twice, until chard has slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer chard to a plate. Add butter to pan; swirl until combined. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  • Cut the mushrooms thinly on bias. Divide barley among 4 plates. Top each with chard, mushrooms, and sauce. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 g, Cholesterol 9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 739 g

BARLEY PILAF



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Barley can be found in two forms-hulled and pearled. Pearling removes almost a third of the grain, making it quicker cooking and reducing some nutrients. Hulled barley takes longer to cook but has a higher nutrient content and a pleasant, toothsome chewiness. This pilaf recipe is a simple way to enjoy hulled barley.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup hulled barley
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
1/2 cup small pieces of broken spaghetti (about 2 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 2 grams

BARLEY AND CHARD PILAF



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Categories     Barley     Chard     Simmer     Boil

Yield Serves 4; 1/2 cup per serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water and 1/4 cup water, divided use
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, or 2 teaspoons snipped fresh
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces red or green Swiss chard, tough stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped seeded tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the barley, oregano, and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the water is absorbed.
  • In another medium saucepan, bring the remaining 1/4 cup water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the chard. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chard is tender. Drain well in a colander. Set aside.
  • Pour the oil into the pan the chard was in. Heat over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the shallots and bell pepper for 4 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, chard, and barley. Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute, or until the tomatoes are hot, stirring frequently.
  • Nutrition information
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 91
  • Total fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated: 0.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 1.0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 66mg
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Calcium: 30mg
  • Potassium: 246mg
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 1 starch

MINTED BARLEY PILAF



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Served warm or cold, this is a flavorful side dish with chewy barley and tender crisp carrots.

Provided by BigShotsMom

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 cup pearl barley
1 ½ cups chicken stock
¾ cup water
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried sage
5 large fresh mint leaves, chopped, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and salt; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add barley and mix to coat with oil; cook and stir until barley is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, water, thyme, and sage into barley mixture. Cover pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir mint into barley pilaf. Cover pot and allow flavors to blend, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 213.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BARLEY PILAF



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A nice change from potatoes or rice. Serve with meat or fish. From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained (or 4 ounces fresh, sliced)
1 cup pearl barley
3 teaspoons low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules
3 1/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine in a large saucepan.
  • Stir in onion, celery and mushrooms; saute until tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in barley and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
  • Add bouillon, water and pepper; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 45 to 55 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.
  • Or place barley mixture in covered casserole and bake at 325 degrees until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.
  • Meanwhile, wash spinach thoroughly.
  • Steam 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir into cooked barley mixture.
  • Cook until heated through.

BARLEY-RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Barley-Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickuvm

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup brown rice
1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In medium skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add almonds and stir until lightly browned, about 2 mintues. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and barley. Add stock, wine and seasonings. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Transfer to 2 1/2-quart casserole lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake until rice and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

BARLEY AND RICE PILAF



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If you're tired of potatoes, try this quick-and-easy pilaf for a change of taste. "I put it together while trying to use up left-over rice," writes Marilyn Bazant of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I've experimented with many variations, such as adding broccoli florets and asparagus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 cup cooked medium pearl barley
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the celery, red pepper, onions and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the rice, barley, bacon, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the foundation of the pilaf, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Toast the barley before cooking. Toasting the barley before cooking gives it a nutty flavor and helps to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a wide, heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to ensure that the pilaf cooks evenly.
  • Don't stir the pilaf too much. Stirring the pilaf too much can make it gummy.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pilaf to firm up.

Conclusion:

Barley and chard pilaf is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its hearty flavor and satisfying texture, this pilaf is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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