Best 9 Barley Pilaf With Fruits And Nuts Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with this Barley Pilaf with Fruits and Nuts, a delectable blend of flavors and textures. This delectable dish is a delightful fusion of nutty barley, succulent fruits, and crunchy nuts, all harmoniously combined in a symphony of flavors. Embark on a sensory adventure as you explore the variations of Barley Pilaf with Fruits and Nuts, tantalizing your taste buds with each bite. From the classic combination of dried fruits and nuts to the vibrant twist of fresh fruits and a hint of spices, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary adventure with Barley Pilaf with Fruits and Nuts, a dish guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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, QUINOA, & RICE PILAF



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I had partial boxes of these grains in my pantry and decided to make a medley of grain pilaf as a side dish. It turned out wonderful. Nice change from the same old sides usually served with a meal. I served it with baked fish and a salad. Awesome.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick butter
1 medium onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
8 oz fresh mushrooms chopped
1 c white wine
32 oz chicken broth
1 c barley uncooked
1 c quinoa uncooked
1/2 c rice uncooked
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

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.

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 PILAF WITH FRUITS AND NUTS



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Sweet and nutty mixture that I like for a change of side dish. *** Update *** After doing this recipe again and not having some things I tried using candied ginger instead of apricot and chicken bouillon instead of salt also increased the cinnamon (too much poured out) used pecan pieces instead of almonds. Result - I loved it that way also! Conclusion - you can do anything with this and still have a great side dish.

Provided by Shahana

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced, I use the jar stuff
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped in pea size bits
1 tablespoon golden raisin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, more if you like
1 tablespoon toasted almond, slivered
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • In saucepan, heat oil; add onion and cook until softened.
  • Add the barley, garlic and cumin; cook stirring about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the apricots, raisins, salt, cinnamon and water; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Add almonds and toss to combine.

BARLEY AND WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS



Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Seeds image

This pilaf melds the chewy texture of barley and wild rice with the richness of toasted pine nuts and the sweet-sour crunch of pomegranate seeds. The elegant dish is perfect for entertaining.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup pomegranate seeds (1 large fruit; see Tip)
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

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.

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.

DELICIOUS AND SUPER HEALTHY BARLEY VEGETABLE PILAF



Delicious and Super Healthy Barley Vegetable Pilaf image

Before I tasted this recipe, I never thought that barley could taste so good! I hope you enjoy it too.

Provided by annya127

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup barley (Quick Cooking)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce

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 PINE NUT PILAF



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Warm comfort food, good side dish that can also be used as a stuffing for game hens. Also tastes good with venison.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pearl barley
6 tablespoons butter
3 ounces pine nuts (1/3 cup)
1 cup chopped scallion (including green tops)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°; rinse the barley in cold water and drain.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the butter and brown the pine nuts, be careful, they burn easily so watch them; remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • Saute the scallions and barley until the barley is lightly toasted; remove from the heat and stir in the nuts, parsley, salt and pepper- spoon this mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat the broth to boiling and pour over the barley mixture; stir to blend well, bake, uncovered, for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 357, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.9

Tips:

  • Use the right ratio of barley to liquid. This recipe calls for 1 cup of barley to 2 cups of liquid. This ratio will produce a pilaf that is light and fluffy, with a slightly chewy texture.
  • Toast the barley before cooking. Toasting the barley in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes will help to bring out its nutty flavor and aroma.
  • Add aromatics to the cooking liquid. Aromatics such as onion, garlic, and celery will add flavor to the pilaf. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or saffron.
  • Use a variety of fruits and nuts. This recipe calls for dried cranberries, apricots, and almonds. However, you can use any combination of fruits and nuts that you like.
  • Cook the pilaf until the barley is tender. This will take about 45 minutes. You can check the doneness of the barley by tasting it. It should be slightly chewy, but not hard.
  • Fluff the pilaf with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of barley and make the pilaf light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Barley pilaf with fruits and nuts is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is also a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect barley pilaf that will be enjoyed by everyone at the table.

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