Best 11 Mixed Rice And Barley Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a heartwarming and wholesome culinary journey with our Mixed Rice and Barley Bake, where flavors dance harmoniously in a symphony of textures. This delectable dish combines the goodness of fluffy rice, hearty barley, and an array of vibrant vegetables, enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. Each bite promises a delightful balance of flavors, textures, and nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind this comforting and satisfying dish.

**Recipes Included**:
- **Classic Mixed Rice and Barley Bake**: A timeless recipe that showcases the simplicity and elegance of this classic dish. With a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients, you'll create a comforting and flavorful bake that's perfect for everyday meals.
- **Vegetable Medley Mixed Rice and Barley Bake**: Elevate your bake with a symphony of colorful vegetables, each adding its unique flavor and texture. From crisp carrots and tender peas to succulent bell peppers and earthy mushrooms, this recipe transforms the humble mixed rice and barley bake into a vibrant and nutritious feast.
- **Cheesy Mixed Rice and Barley Bake**: Indulge in a cheesy delight with this irresistible variation. A generous helping of cheddar cheese melts and bubbles atop the rice and barley, creating a golden crust and adding a luscious, creamy texture. This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
- **One-Pot Mixed Rice and Barley Bake**: Embrace convenience with this hassle-free one-pot version. Simply combine all the ingredients in a single pot, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a fuss-free meal.

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

VEGETABLE BARLEY BAKE



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Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements just about any main course and other sides, too. -Shirley Doyle, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium sweet red or green peppers, chopped
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers, mushrooms and onions in butter 8-10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in broth, barley and pepper. , Cover and bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY



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Koreans have long embraced the healthful properties of whole grains like millet, barley and oats. This combination is fragrant and delicious! Adapted from Gourmet magazine(March 2009).

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups short grain brown rice (or medium grain)
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 1/2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice and barley in a sieve, then drain and move to a 4-5 quart heavy pot.
  • Add water or broth and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook covered, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you like. This is good served with veggies, soy sauce and a little butter too. Enjoy!

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.

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.

BARLEY BAKE



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Easy and good dish for potlucks. The pine nuts make all the difference! The mushrooms are optional. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by KATINHAT

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
½ cup pine nuts
2 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, barley, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until barley is lightly browned. Mix in green onions, mushrooms, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish, and stir in the vegetable broth.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

NUTTY BARLEY BAKE



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When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me "the barley lady", and now I wouldn't dare bring anything this dish. Even if I double the recipe, I come home with an empty pan. -Renate Crump, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
Additional parsley and green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF (OVEN-BAKED)



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A nutty, earthy side dish for pork, beef or chicken.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 c sliced almonds
1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 c wild rice, uncooked
1/3 c pearl barley, uncooked
2 c chicken or beef broth
1/2 c dry white wine
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c fresh chopped parsley
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 2 1/2 quart casserole with a lid with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and stir until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in wild rice and barley. Add stock, wine and seasonings. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • 4. Transfer to prepared casserole. Cover and bake until rice and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • 5. Stir and serve.

BAKED BARLEY RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARROTS



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Wholesome and nutty, barley is a superb alternative to arborio rice in this risotto, since it's naturally plump and chewy when cooked. The grated Parmesan and butter stirred in at the end release the barley's starches, creating a silky, creamy texture. Make sure to use pearl barley, not hulled, since it cooks much faster and is more tender. As for the mushrooms, white button, cremini and earthy shiitakes are a tasty, accessible mix, though any combination of oyster, king trumpet and maitake would raise the bar. Still, the best thing about this risotto, which is a satisfying vegetarian weeknight dinner (or side to any large roast or fish) is that it's baked, taking away the pressure of constant stirring at the stove.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as white button, cremini and shiitakes, halved if small, quartered if large (about 7 cups total)
Kosher salt and black pepper
10 ounces pearl barley (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium carrot, very thinly sliced into rounds (about 1 cup)
2 ounces grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped chives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms start to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in barley, carrot and 4 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake until barley is tender and chewy and almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan and the butter until slightly thickened and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with chives and more Parmesan, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 632 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MUSHROOM BARLEY CASSEROLE



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A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. My family enjoys it with meat dishes as a substitute for potatoes. It's great to take to a potluck for a dish to pass, but be prepared to also pass along the recipe! -Melba Cleveland, Groveland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup medium pearl barley
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3 to 3-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute barley and onion in butter for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in the mushrooms, almonds, soup mix and parsley. Add 3 cups broth. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until barley is tender, adding more broth if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY SOUP MIX



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Warm up your loved ones on frosty winter nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup mix. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, it looks as good as it tastes. Include prep instructions!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/3 cup dried vegetable flakes
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried minced onion
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
8 cups water
Real bacon bits, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a pint-size jar with a tight-fitting lid, layer the barley, vegetable flakes, brown sugar mixture, bouillon granules, rice and onion, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months. Yield: 1 batch. , To prepare soup: Pour mix into a large saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon bits if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of grains: Experiment with different types of grains, such as brown rice, wild rice, and quinoa.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables and herbs add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Try adding carrots, celery, onions, garlic, rosemary, or thyme.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a vegetable broth or chicken broth, or make your own broth using bones and vegetables.
  • Cook the barley separately: Barley takes longer to cook than rice, so it's best to cook it separately and then add it to the rice cooker along with the other ingredients.
  • Let the dish rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the dish to thicken slightly.

Conclusion:

Mixed rice and barley bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and barley. With its hearty grains, flavorful vegetables, and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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