Try these barley recipes For hearty meals full of flavour!
Barley is a seriously underrated ancient grain that will raise your food game.
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If you find this hard to believe then you need to try these amazing barley recipes.
Barley is one of the oldest cultivated cereals in the world. People have been eating barley since around 8000 B.C. C.! And for good reason too.
Barley is satiating and nutritious. It has been shown to support heart health and regulate blood pressure, among many other things.
Simply put, it is a great source of necessary nutrients.
Plus, barley is delicious, with a nutty, earthy flavor. But its flavor is neutral enough to work well in a variety of dishes.
Today, malt beer is most commonly used for malting beer. But it's time to go back to our roots. These 24 delicious recipes are a great way to start.
If you normally feel pretty “meh” about vegetables, then I dare you to try this! It might just change your feelings about vegetables.
This Mediterranean dish of roasted vegetables and barley is absolutely delicious.
Mediterranean cuisine is known for fresh dishes and bold flavors. This dish is a perfect example.
Hearty, spiced barley provides the base for this healthy dish.
The barley is topped with vegetables that have been roasted to perfection. Then, it is mixed with fresh herbs and alliums.
Seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. Finally, a bit of feta cheese and some toasted pine nuts tie everything together. It's delicious!
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This is one of those great meals to clean out the fridge, freezer, or pantry.
It does not require much effort and is very customizable. It is also extremely profitable.
You can make a lot of this soup for less than $10. And if you already have a lot of vegetables in the fridge/freezer, even better!
Use a good vegetable broth, pearl barley, seasonings, and your favorite vegetables. This recipe uses a mix of fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables.
It is thick, meaty, very healthy and extremely delicious.
Although risotto is fairly easy to prepare, people don't often enjoy it outside of restaurants. And that's sad because it's rich, silky, and really delicious.
This barley risotto is even better because of the added health benefits. Plus, you get a ton of flavor from the barley.
This barley risotto also includes mushrooms, fennel, spinach, and white wine. It is earthy, creamy and luxurious. You're going to love it!
If you love beef stew, then I suspect you'll love this soup too! It's hearty, thick, and packed with melt-in-your-mouth beef.
Now, it's a bit lighter than beef stew but it's just as tasty. This soup is loaded with vegetables and the barley adds a great depth of flavor.
I think beef stew is best in the fall and winter. But this delicious Beef Barley Soup is great year-round!
If you think a healthy salad should have lots of lettuce, think again! This salad is delicious and very healthy, but there is no lettuce here.
Did I mention that it's super fresh, super tasty, and full of Mediterranean flavors? Do not…? Well, it is, and I think you'll love it.
Stuff your face with these Barley Stuffed Peppers! This recipe is vegan, but non-vegans will love it too.
Like traditional stuffed peppers, these feature Italian-inspired flavors and ingredients.
Chickpeas add protein, so they'll fill you up while their jaw-dropping deliciousness.
And they also have cheese (vegan cheese, obviously)! If you're not vegan, you can also use regular cheese.
This delicious salad is packed with good grains and tons of protein. It's super healthy and every bite is a roller coaster of flavors and textures.
A sweet, tart and tangy lemon vinaigrette is the finishing touch that ties everything together. It's DEE delicious.
There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm bowl of chicken soup.
It is light but abundant. It's full of flavor and always hits the spot, especially if you're sick.
This chicken and barley soup is divine. Barley is the perfect supplement you didn't know you needed.
It's chewy and nutty, and works great with classic chicken soup flavors.
Obviously, chicken noodles are a classic for a reason. But this is a great way to change it up!
Is it healthy, satiating and full of delicious flavor? In my book, there is nothing better than that culinary trifecta.
I mean, really, what more could you ask for?
The fact that this dish is luxuriously creamy is just icing on the cake.
This baked barley and mushroom dish is simple and delicious.
It is the perfect accompaniment to a meat dish. And it's a fantastic vegetarian meal on its own.
The best part is that it is customizable. Feel free to add whatever vegetables you like for a more robust dish.
If you don't like mushrooms, simply substitute your favorite vegetable.
Start your morning off right with this delicious Middle Eastern inspired porridge.
This porridge is packed with healthy goodness and will keep you full all morning. Kids will love it too!
The barley is ground and then cooked with a little water and milk. The result is a perfect super creamy porridge.
It has a slightly nutty flavor and is absolutely delicious.
But wait, there is more. He tops the porridge with oven-roasted cranberries, chopped dates, and chopped pecans.
Adds fantastic texture and lots of flavor!
If you love oatmeal but want to change it, this porridge is for you! It's hearty, hearty, and deliciously nutty.
This recipe is flavored with cinnamon, honey, raisins and walnuts.
Enjoy a pharaonic dish with this delicious Egyptian salad. It's bright and tasty and I know you'll love it!
Middle Eastern food is well known for its juxtaposition of sweet and savory elements. And this dish exemplifies that balance beautifully.
Each bite has a bit of barley, cilantro, pomegranate, feta cheese, pistachios, raisins, and chives.
It is dressed in a sweet and savory pomegranate vinaigrette. He is amazing!
Do you ever have themed movie nights, where you cook dinner to match the movie? If you've never done it, you should try it.
This stew is perfect for one of those nights.
It's warm, comforting and fun. It's whole, simple food that uses real wild ingredients. It is also very delicious.
So, anyone marathon The Lord of the Rings?
This is the perfect dinner for the day after Thanksgiving (or anytime you have leftover turkey).
It's a great way to use up leftovers and bones. You have the opportunity to make your own stock!
Essentially, this soup has all the flavors of chicken barley soup, but with turkey!
Turkey is generally slightly leaner than chicken. So this soup is filling, but very low in calories.
I have had cereal bowls with rice. I have had cereal bowls with barley. But this recipe combines both grains for the best grain bowl base you'll ever have!
This combo gives you more flavor, more nutrients and more texture. And it is very versatile.
You can top it and serve it with any combination of vegetables and protein.
If you haven't tried stuffed butternut squash, you definitely should! This recipe is a delicious way to break the monotony of any menu.
Whether as a main dish or as a side dish, it's great!
Onion, celery, carrots, barley, and thyme are cooked in vegetable broth. It somehow creates a delicious risotto-like filling.
When it's all stuffed into the sweet and savory roasted butternut squash, it's absolutely delicious!
Some say that food is medicine. When it comes to this refreshing drink, I'm inclined to agree. And it tastes like lemonade, so it's great!
This drink has great health benefits! Barley water has been shown to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
It helps with weight loss, increases fiber, and keeps your gut healthy.
It is a simple drink made with barley, lemon juice and sugar. It's crisp, refreshing and delicious. You can also use honey instead of sugar.
If you need a nutritional boost that tastes amazing, look no further. This sublime salad has everything you could want in a salad!
Want tasty veggies, healthy fats, delicious protein, whole grains, and something crunchy?
Do you want a spicy and tasty dressing? This salad checks all the boxes!
Clearly, barley is good for much more than just side dishes.
And just like the lemon barley water from before, this tea is great for your health. It is also very tasty!
Boricha can help with weight loss and digestion issues. Regardless of the potential benefits, it is a tasty drink.
It is light, refreshing and very refreshing.
I love hot salads. There's something about serving hot vegetables salad-style that feels elegant.
The best part is that it's nothing fancy and it's totally easy to do.
This dish features lots of bold ingredients like pomegranate, feta, barley, cumin, coriander, and lemon. It is elegant and delicious.
This barley salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. If you're vegan, it's a great meal on its own.
It's loaded with roasted vegetables, herbs, and seeds. Plus, it's well-seasoned, so it has great flavors and textures.
Is it cheesy, creamy and full of vegetables? Sign me up!
This barley risotto includes mushrooms, asparagus, two types of bold cheese, and fresh herbs.
It is luxuriously delicious. I know you will love it!
This simple barley pilaf is a fantastic way to include vegetables in your diet.
The mix of vegetables and grains reminds me of fried rice. It just doesn't have eggs or anything fried.
This pilaf is light, nutty, and has an amazing texture. Serve it with grilled chicken to complete your meal!
