Warm Broccoli And Barley Pilaf Recipes

BULGUR PILAF WITH BROCCOLI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except broccoli and cheese.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or just until bulgur is tender.
• Stir in broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted.

WARM BROCCOLI AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the barley and cook over moderately high heat, stirring until fragrant and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
• Cover and cook over low heat until the barley is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, cover and cook just until bright green, about 2 minutes.
• Drain and pat dry. Wipe out the skillet and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the olive oil.
• Add the broccoli stems and stir-fry over high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the shallots, ginger and jalapeño and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the broccoli florets, season with salt and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Off the heat, stir in the barley and scallion and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.

WARM BROCCOLI AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted boiling water for 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli to boiling potatoes and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes drain broccoli and potatoes, seperate.
• Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan.
• Add onion and potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
• Cook bacon in frying pan and drain off excess grease with paper towels.
• Add broccoli to the pan with the potatoes and warm thoroughly; transfer to a salad bowl.
• Combine remaining olive oil, wine vinegar and mustard to the pan that was used for the onion and potatoes, stirring until warm.
• Pour over the vegetables and toss gently to mix.
• Serve with bacon on top.

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.