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.

shawn crafford
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I can't wait to try this barley pilaf recipe!


Nantale Jannat
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zain King
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different vegetables and grains and it always turns out great.


Connie Foster
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This barley pilaf is a great make-ahead dish.


Rahul Shah
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a big hit.


Dale Mcbride
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This pilaf was a great way to use up some leftover barley.


PIZZYRAZZY
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish and this barley pilaf fit the bill perfectly.


FaiQa Shehzadi
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Adekunbi Ashia
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The barley was cooked through and the vegetables were tender.


jodi declue
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This pilaf was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Abishek Chaudhary
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I've made this barley pilaf several times and it always turns out great. It's a great side dish for any meal.


kamrul mia
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This barley pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the barley had a nice chewy texture.


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