What Is Bits-o-barley and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with bits-o-barley? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 3 recipes to put it to work.

Recipes using bits-o-barley

There are 3 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Bits-O-Barley Polenta

Make-ahead barley polenta cooked in milk and honey, chilled overnight, then cut into squares, coated in wheat germ, and pan-fried in butter until crispy. A wholesome, nutty breakfast or side dish.

Bit-O-Barley Stuffing

Barley and wheat germ stuffing with cashews, sage, poultry seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, and tomato puree. A hearty, nutty alternative to bread stuffing.

Bits-O-Barley Cranberry Dessert

Barley and cranberry dessert cooked in cranberry juice with raisins, cinnamon, lemon zest, and honey. A naturally sweet, whole grain treat served warm or cold with almost no fat.

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