Best 6 Herbed Barley Recipes

WARM CAULIFLOWER AND HERBED BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Place barley in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2". Season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain; run under cold water. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and 5 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower; cook, turning occasionally, until browned in spots, 10-12 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; add beans, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 tablespoon tarragon, reserved barley, and half of reserved dressing. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide salad among bowls; drizzle remaining dressing over. Garnish with lemon zest, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon tarragon.

HERBED BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water, garlic and barley in a large pot.
• Bring to boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
• Drain excess water.
• To make dressing, combine mustard, garlic and vinegar.
• Whisk together, then slowly whisk in olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Combine half of dressing with warm barley.
• Stir in vegetables and herbs.
• Toss with remaining dressing.
• Season to taste.

HERBED BARLEY SALAD WITH DATES

Steps:

• Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain if necessary and let cool.
• In a medium skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add oil and shallots to same skillet and heat over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden and crispy, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; reserve oil.
• Combine turmeric, lemon juice, and reserved toasted cumin seeds and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add to barley along with herbs and dates. Stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crispy shallots.

HERBED BARLEY

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Stir stock, water, barley and thyme into onions. Bring to boil; lower heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley.

HERBED BEEF BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

HERBED BARLEY STUFFED SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350. Coat a baking sheet w/ cooking spray. 2. Place the squash,cut sides up, on the baking sheet and bake 25 minutes. 3. /Combine the barley, scallions, celery, pine nuts, marjoram, oil, salt, and pepper in a M bowl. Divide this mixture among the cavities of ea. squash half. Sprinkle w/ the paprika and bake 20 - 25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.