Barley Rice Pilaf From Companys Coming 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.

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-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.

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.

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.

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 PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter or margarine in a large saucepan.
• Stir in onion, celery and mushrooms; saute until tender (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in barley and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
• Add bouillon, water and pepper; heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 45 to 55 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.
• Or place barley mixture in covered casserole and bake at 325 degrees until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.
• Meanwhile, wash spinach thoroughly.
• Steam 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir into cooked barley mixture.
• Cook until heated through.

BARLEY-RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium skillet.
• Add onions, garlic, barley, and rice, stirring constantly.
• Sauté until onions are translucent and rice and barley are slightly browned.
• Let cool for one to two minutes.
• Add tomato juice, water, and lemon juice and stir briefly with a fork.
• Bring pilaf quickly to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook until liquid has been absorbed, 45-55 minutes.
• Variations: Add 1/2 cup of any one or more of the following to pilaf before serving: coarsely chopped almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, or walnuts; hot sautéed coarsely chopped green peppers; hot sautéed mushrooms.

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.