Best Lemony Vegetable Barley Pilaf Recipes

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VEGETABLE AND BARLEY PILAF



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Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble fiber, which aids digestion. And it can help to lower cholesterol, too! You can easily substitute other fresh veggies you have on hand. -Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes., Stir in the onions, marjoram, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LEMON BARLEY PILAF



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Make and share this lemon barley pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup pearl barley
2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
salt, pepper

Steps:

  • melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • add onion, salt, pepper, saute about 5 minutes.
  • add barley and stir until well coated.
  • add chicken stock and bay leaf, bring to boil, cover, lower heat to simmer.
  • cook about 25 minutes until barley is tender.
  • add carrot and pepper, cover and cook about 6 minutes more.
  • remove from heat, stir, cover and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  • stir in lemon zest, salt, pepper to taste.

LEMONY VEGETABLE BARLEY PILAF



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A simple side dish, and what is so nice with this is you can use any vegetables you like. I happen to like asparagus and red pepper, but you could use peas, lima beans, broccoli, etc. It does take 25 minutes for the barley cook up, but it is very easy.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup pearl barley
2 cups chicken broth
1 small onion, fine chopped
1 1/2 cups asparagus, cut in 1-inch bite size pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine
2 scallions, diced fine (green parts)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Barley -- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat and add the onion and a little salt and pepper. Saute just 4-5 minutes. Add in the barley and cook another 2-3 minutes until coated with the onion butter mixture.
  • Stir in the broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce to low, and cover. Cook until just about tender, it will take about 20-25 minutes (follow the directions for cooking the barley).
  • Vegetables -- Add in the red pepper and asparagus, cover and cook another, 3-4 minutes until tender. The asparagus and red pepper do not take long to cook Remove, stir in the lemon juice, zest, scallions and taste for salt and pepper, mix well, re-cover for a couple of minutes and serve.

LEMONY VEGETABLE BARLEY SALAD



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My husband, Daniel is a big eater who likes generous portions. So I look for hearty dishes that satisfy. This salad does just that.-Linda McLyman, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup cut fresh green beans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 small onion, chopped
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
DRESSING:
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook barley according to package directions; drain and cool completely. Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine the carrot, celery, broccoli, spinach, onion, tomato, yellow pepper, mushrooms, barley and beans. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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