BAKED BARLEY AND WILD RICE

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"We eat many whole grain dishes, but this is our favorite." Not only is it heartwarming and flavorful, it also delivers 4 g of fiber per serving. Edna Woodard - Fredericksburg, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
4 cups water, divided
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine wild rice and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir barley in butter for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in the broth, water chestnuts, almonds, soup mix, garlic salt, onion powder, cooked rice and remaining water., Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour, stirring twice. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until barley is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

fanele dlamini
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal.


DD Holley (WitchRune)
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I loved this dish.


Shana Cook
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Amriii Khan
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite!


Firoz Ahmad
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This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Sabbir Rijon
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Delicious and healthy! I love the combination of barley and wild rice.


Tahirali Tahirali
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This dish is a must-try for any fan of grains and vegetables. The barley and wild rice are cooked to perfection, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful.


raj senchyuri
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This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I added some chopped kale and spinach, and it turned out great. The barley and wild rice made a hearty and satisfying meal.


Aj Gutierrez
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this dish changed my mind! The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were so flavorful. I loved the addition of the smoked paprika.


Sherry Marris
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a mix of brown and wild rice, and added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch. It was a great side dish for grilled chicken.


Sadia Ismail Abukar
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit with the whole family! The kids loved the colorful vegetables and the adults appreciated the sophisticated flavors. I especially liked the nutty flavor of the barley.


Meeran Mahmood
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This dish was an absolute delight! The barley and wild rice had a perfect balance of chewiness and tenderness, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The flavors were complex and satisfying, with a hint of smokiness from the paprika and a subt