106 barley recipes

Chicken and barley salad with tomatoes, celery, red onion, and a lemon-Dijon dressing. A high-fiber, diabetic-friendly main dish salad with a chewy, satisfying grain base.

Vegan Italian barley simmered with chunky tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and basil. An oil-free, high-fiber side dish that reheats well.

Velvety mushroom barley soup with a clever trick: half the barley gets pureed with sauteed mushrooms for extra body. Lightened up with skim evaporated milk and a splash of dry vermouth.

Rustic herb and barley stew with rabbit, leeks, garlic, and sage simmered until fall-off-the-bone tender. Pearl barley thickens the broth into a hearty, one-pot meal.

Pearl barley browned in margarine and baked with cauliflower, mushrooms, shredded carrots, and onion in vegetable broth. A cozy vegetarian casserole with zero cholesterol.

Portobello barley risotto made with pearl barley using the classic risotto method, sweet white wine, rosemary, allspice, and golden raisins. A hearty, earthy vegan main course.

Green bell peppers stuffed with pearl barley, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, and garlic. A wholesome vegetarian main dish baked until bubbly in just one hour.

Ground beef and pearl barley casserole with tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, and tomato paste. A filling one-dish meal you can make in the microwave or oven in about an hour.

Hearty vegetarian barley soup with caramelized onions, apples, and apple cider for a sweet-savory bowl perfect for cool weather comfort.

Big-batch barley vegetable soup simmered in chicken broth with thyme, bay leaf, and your choice of seasonal vegetables. Customize with broccoli, zucchini, green beans, or mushrooms.

Barley risotto with sauteed shrimp, cubed Japanese eggplant, and pecorino romano cheese. Pearl barley cooked risotto-style with vegetable stock for a chewy, creamy grain dish.

Hearty vegetable barley soup with lean ground beef, pearl barley, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and frozen mixed vegetables. A budget-friendly weeknight pot full of fiber.

A delicious dish made with pearl barley, juicy apples and a bit of double cream that just might make you lucky like the Irish!

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.

Layered Mediterranean casserole with brown rice, pearl barley, zucchini, and a basil-tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian whole grain bake.

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.