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

Emmanuel Mwinga
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out great! It was flavorful and had a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Sapphire Phoenix
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This pilaf was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Ghous Khan
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This pilaf was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Chef Sajid
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Sikandar Awan
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This pilaf was really easy to make and it turned out great! I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chard and pine nuts added a nice flavor and texture.


Gina D
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out great! It was flavorful and had a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


that one roblox person
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This pilaf was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Nitu Patel
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This pilaf was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Edith Bethea
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Agyei Daniel
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This pilaf was really easy to make and it turned out great! I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chard and pine nuts added a nice flavor and texture.


Nakalembe Rosemary
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The pilaf was good, but I found the chard to be a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I would use a different green next time, like spinach or kale.


zvidzai mbeve
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Gangaram Chaudhary
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out great! It was flavorful and had a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Taleen mohamed
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This pilaf was delicious! The barley was cooked perfectly and the chard was tender and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


90K Rxz
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and I can always find something to add to it. I've made it with different types of vegetables, nuts, and even fruit.


sharleen sangale
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This pilaf was really easy to make and it turned out great! I used brown rice instead of barley and it was still delicious.


Stacy Weaver
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I'm so glad I did! The barley was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor. The chard was also delicious, and the pine nuts and raisins added a nice touch of sweetness.


Shym ooo
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I've made this pilaf several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The barley gives it a nice chewy texture, and the chard adds a pop of color and flavor.


khan anghar
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This pilaf was a hit with my family! The barley and chard were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the addition of the pine nuts and raisins.