Spicy Barley And Rice Recipes

BARLEY AND RICE PILAF

If you're tired of potatoes, try this quick-and-easy pilaf for a change of taste. "I put it together while trying to use up left-over rice," writes Marilyn Bazant of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I've experimented with many variations, such as adding broccoli florets and asparagus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Barley and Rice Pilaf image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 cup cooked medium pearl barley
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, and you've got one satisfying side! -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Rice and Barley Pilaf image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Ingredients

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

SAVORY BROWN RICE AND BARLEY

Make and share this Savory Brown Rice and Barley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Saute onion in olive oil in a 4 qt saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add remaining ingredients, except green onions, and bring to a boil.
Cover and turn down to simmer, cooking for 45 minutes without removing lid.
Fluff with a rice, garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 433.2, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 5.7

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped finely
1 cup brown rice
1 cup barley
2 1/2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 carrot, grated
2 green onions, chopped