Spicy Barley And Rice 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.

SPICY BARLEY AND RICE

Steps:

• In saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender; stirring occasionally. Add barley; cook and stir 3 minutes or until barley starts to brown.
• Carefully add broth, water, brown rice, dried thyme (if using), and chipotle pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 45 minutes or until barley and rice are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in fresh thyme (if using). Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and pecans just before serving. Makes 6 (2/3 cup) servings.

CHILI WITH RICE AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, bacon, and onion in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, garlic, sugar, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are translucent, about 2 more minutes.
• Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, barley, white rice, and remaining red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring periodically and tasting to adjust seasonings.

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!

SPICY BARLEY AND RICE

Steps:

• In saucepan, cook onion in hot oil over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add barley; cook and stir 3 minutes or until barley starts to brown.
• Carefully add broth, water, brown rice, dried thyme and chipotle pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 45 min. or until barley and rice are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and pecans just before serving.

SPICY CHORIZO & HARISSA BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened slightly. Add the garlic, chorizo and paprika and fry for 1 min more until fragrant and the chorizo is starting to crisp. Tip in the canned tomatoes, stock, pearl barley and harissa.
• Bring the mixture to the boil, cover with a lid, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 mins, stirring occasionally. Tip in the cherry tomatoes and simmer for 10-15 mins more until the pearl barley is tender, with just a little bite. Serve in bowls.

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:

• 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.