Best Barley Rice Pilaf Recipes

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

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.

INSTANT POT® WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, dill, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Hit Cancel.
• Stir chicken broth and wild rice into the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 2 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in barley and peas, put the lid back on, and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and let sit until barley is tender and mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Bring three cups of the water to boil, add salt and wild rice. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• In another pot, bring the remaining water to boil and add barley. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
• Drain the cranberries.
• Mix together the rice, barley, cranberries, pine nuts, oil and lemon. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.

BARLEY, WILD RICE, AND CRANBERRY PILAF

Steps:

• In medium saucepan with lid, boil water, add barley, wild rice and salt. Return to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 40 min or until barley is tender.
• While barley and rice is cooking, pour orange juice over cranberries and set aside.
• Drain any excess liquid from cooked barley and rice mixture. Place rice and barley in large bowl.
• Drain cranberries, reserving liquid.
• Toss cranberries with barley and rice.
• Mix 5 tbsp orange juice with lemon juice and onion. Whisk in olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over barley mixture.
• Add chopped parsley and walnuts. Mix well. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

BARLEY AND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the celery, red pepper, onions and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the rice, barley, bacon, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through.

BARLEY AND WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened. Add wild rice and barley; stir for a few seconds. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the wild rice and barley are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
• Add pomegranate seeds, lemon zest, parsley and the toasted pine nuts to the pilaf; fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

BARLEY, QUINOA, & RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Melt the stick of butter in large saute pan. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute about 5 minutes. Stir in the Quinoa and brown about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until most is evaporated. Add the chicken broth, rice and barley. Cook stirring frequently until the rice, quinoa and barley is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. About 20 minutes. Stir in the thyme leaves and taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

BARLEY-RICE PILAF

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.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF (OVEN-BAKED)

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.

BARLEY WILD RICE MUSHROOM PILAF

Steps:

• rinse wild rice, combine with water, broth cube, wine if using, and shitakes and bring to a boil, cover, simmer for 20 minute.
• rinse barley and add to wild rice, simmer, covered, another 25 minute.
• pull out shitakes and blend in a food processor or small chopper till the same consistency as barley, stir back in
• add spices, liquid smoke and fresh or canned mushrooms and warm through.
• stir in sour cream if using. sometimes i use some shredded sharp cheese instead.

SPANISH BARLEY-BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil until hot in a large Dutch oven.
• Turn heat down to medium.
• Add onions, all the peppers, and celery and saute until soft.
• Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes more.
• Add barley and brown rice and saute for 5-10 minutes or until the grains smell fragrant.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Turn down the heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, stirring once in awhile.

BARLEY & WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS - EATING WELL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened. Add wild rice and barley; stir for a few seconds. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the wild rice and barley are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. Add pomegranate seeds, lemon zest, parsley and the toasted pine nuts to the pilaf; fluff with a fork. Serve hot. TIPS & NOTES Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat, place in a baking dish, add 1/4 cup water and cover. Microwave on High for 10 to 15 minutes or bake at 350° F or 25 to 30 minutes. Tip: To seed a pomegranate and avoid the enduring stains of pomegranate juice, work under water. Fill a large bowl with water. Hold the pomegranate in the water and slice off the crown. Lightly score the fruit into quarters, from crown to stem end. Keeping the fruit under water, break it apart, gently separating the plump seeds from the outer skin and white pith. The seeds will drop to the bottom of the bowl and the pith will float to the surface. Discard the pith. Pour the seeds into a colander. Rinse and pat dry. The seeds can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable bag for up to 3 months.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Bring broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wild rice and barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.
• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
• Add leek, celery, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and sage; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
• Stir in cooked rice, cranberries, and walnuts; cook until thoroughly heated.

BARLEY & RICE PILAF FROM COMPANY'S COMING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
• Add celery, onion and garlic and cook for 5 - 10 minutes or until the onion has softened to your liking -- or not :).
• Transfer to a 3 quart casserole dish.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same frying pan, and add the barley and rice.
• Heat and stir for about 5 minutes, or until the grains start to turn golden brown.
• Add this to the onion mixture, along with the water, carrots, bouillon, parsley and pepper. Stir well.
• Bake, covered, for about 2 hours or until the barley is tender and liquid absorbed.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add barley; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, lemon peel, almonds, cran-raisins, and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until barley and rice are tender.

BARLEY-RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in 2 quart glass casserole.
• Mix.
• Microwave covered 5 minutes Then microwave 35- 45 mins at 50% power til liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Let stand 5 mins.

BARLEY & WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened. Add wild rice and barley; stir for a few seconds. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the wild rice and barley are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes 2. Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. 3. Add pomegranate seeds, lemon zest, parsley and toasted pine nuts to the pilaf; fluff with a fork. Serve hot.