Best 7 Barley And Wild Rice Stuffing Recipes

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Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with our diverse collection of barley and wild rice stuffing recipes. From classic preparations to innovative twists, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the perfect stuffing to complement your favorite roasted meats, poultry, or vegetables. Indulge in the nutty aroma of barley and the earthy elegance of wild rice, combined with an array of herbs, spices, and savory ingredients. Whether you prefer a moist and fluffy stuffing or a crispy and golden-brown crust, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating a memorable stuffing experience. Get ready to elevate your meals with these exceptional barley and wild rice stuffing recipes.

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WILD RICE AND BARLEY STUFFED MUSHROOMS



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Not your standard stuffed mushroom. We find making the stuffing the day before and makes for easier stuffing since the starch from the rice and barley become sticky and looks great when stuffing with a serving scoop.

Provided by Malinda Coletta

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c wild rice, uncooked
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 c barley
1/2 medium onion chopped finely
2 clove garlic minced
2 c chicken broth
1 small green bell pepper
8 oz stuffing mushrooms
1/4 c grated carrots
1/2 tsp oregano, dried

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse rice in fine strainer under cold running water; drain and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to oil; cook and stir about 10 minutes. Add barley, rice and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, about 1 hour.
  • 2. Clean mushrooms with a soft cloth and remove stems microwave for 3 mins to slightly cook. Set caps aside; finely chop stems. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; chopped mushroom stems, carrot and oregano; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes. Stir the bell pepper mixture into saucepan of rice mixture. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350F.
  • 4. Slightly over stuff mushroom caps with rice mixture. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Place the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes at 350F. Serve hot from the oven.

WILD RICE STUFFING



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Since trying this stuffing recipe from my sister, I haven't made any other kind. It's so moist and tasty. When a big bowlful starts circulating around the table, happy holiday smiles get even bigger! -Connie Olson, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Turkey giblets
4 cups water
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Remove liver from giblets if desired. Place giblets and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. , Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter; add to rice. Drain and dice giblets. Stir stuffing, broth and giblets into rice., Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BARLEY AND WILD RICE STUFFING



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I made turkey one day but had no bread to make stuffing. Though I don't stuff my bird to roast, I just couldn't imagine not having any on the side. So I dug out some things from the pantry and this is the result.

Provided by Trea

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ⅓ cups chicken stock
¾ cup barley
¾ cup brown and wild rice mix
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken stock, barley, brown and wild rice, fennel seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice and barley are tender and stock has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the melted butter until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir apple into onion until apple begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper to onion-apple mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir barley mixture into seasoned onion-apple mixture; transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Loosely cover stuffing with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 984 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF



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With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, and you've got one satisfying side! -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BARLEY AND WILD RICE STUFFING



Barley and Wild Rice Stuffing image

I made turkey one day but had no bread to make stuffing. Though I don't stuff my bird to roast, I just couldn't imagine not having any on the side. So I dug out some things from the pantry and this is the result.

Provided by Trea

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ⅓ cups chicken stock
¾ cup barley
¾ cup brown and wild rice mix
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken stock, barley, brown and wild rice, fennel seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice and barley are tender and stock has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the melted butter until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir apple into onion until apple begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper to onion-apple mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir barley mixture into seasoned onion-apple mixture; transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Loosely cover stuffing with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 984 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF



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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup dried cranberries, softened in 1 cup hot water
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon safflower or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon juice of fresh lemon
Fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring three cups of the water to boil, add salt and wild rice. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • In another pot, bring the remaining water to boil and add barley. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain the cranberries.
  • Mix together the rice, barley, cranberries, pine nuts, oil and lemon. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Side     Christmas     Vegetarian     Dinner     Barley     Healthy     Vegan     Christmas Eve     Brown Rice     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 (as part of a korean meal) servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups short-or medium-grain brown rice
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Rinse rice and barley in a medium-mesh sieve, then drain and transfer to a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot. Add water (31/2 cups) and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula.

Tips:

  • Rinse the barley and wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris, and it will also help the grains to cook evenly.
  • Use a large pot to cook the barley and wild rice. This will give the grains plenty of room to expand as they cook.
  • Bring the barley and wild rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for the recommended time. This will ensure that the grains are cooked through without becoming mushy.
  • Fluff the barley and wild rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make them light and fluffy.
  • Season the barley and wild rice to taste. You can use salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to create a flavor that you enjoy.
  • Serve the barley and wild rice as a side dish or as a main course. It can also be used as a stuffing for poultry or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Barley and wild rice stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover barley and wild rice, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious barley and wild rice stuffing that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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