BARLEY PILAF WITH BACON

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"This is a tried-and-true recipe from my days working in an oat-and-barley flour mill," says Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia. Chicken broth, onions and bacon lend wonderful flavor to the fiber-rich grain.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bacon strips, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Cool, then refrigerate. , Drain skillet, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. In drippings, saute barley, onion and mushrooms until barley is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in broth and pepper. Cover and bake 1 hour. , Stir in bacon; bake 5-10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sohila 9090
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


abu sufian
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but this recipe was really good. The bacon and vegetables added a lot of flavor.


clover
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This was a delicious and easy side dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Michael Taylor
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


Divine Egenamba
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual side dish routine.


aiyamekhue lucky
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The bacon and vegetables added a lot of flavor.


Timothy Kamau
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Meriam Lekalakala
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Samke Zulu
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Yum!


MD Soheda
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5 stars!


Jayy Hrft
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy side dish.


Angela Frisby
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Alex Jagetz
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I love the combination of bacon and barley. This recipe is definitely a keeper.


Christabella Kwakye
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The barley pilaf was a great side dish for my roasted chicken. It was flavorful and filling.


Rahat Lateef
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious meal.


BOT X PUBG
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This barley pilaf with bacon was a hit! The bacon added a delicious smoky flavor and the barley was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.