Mixed Rice And Barley Bake Recipes

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Rinse the rice and barley in a sieve, then drain and move to a 4-5 quart heavy pot.
• Add water or broth and bring to a rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cook covered, about 45 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you like. This is good served with veggies, soy sauce and a little butter too. Enjoy!

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Rinse rice and barley in a medium-mesh sieve, then drain and transfer to a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot. Add water (31/2 cups) and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula.

THREE-GRAIN PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and carrot in oil for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, barley and bulgur; saute for 4 minutes or until grains are lightly browned. , Gradually add broth and sherry if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley and sprinkle with almonds.

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.

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.

SAVORY BROWN RICE AND BARLEY

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.

MIDDLE EASTERN BARLEY, LENTIL, & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium-large saucepan (I used a 2Q pan and it was just right; I've also sauteed in water instead of oil).
• Add onion and garlic; cook& stir 2 min.
• Stir in cinnamon, sugar, and 4 c water.
• Add lentils and barley.
• Bring to boil on med heat; reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer gently for 20 min.
• Add rice, apricots, raisins, and mint; stir.
• Simmer, covered, 20 more min or until all the ingredients are tender and have absorbed the liquid.
• Season to taste with pepper.

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.