BARLEY AND RICE PILAF

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If you're tired of potatoes, try this quick-and-easy pilaf for a change of taste. "I put it together while trying to use up left-over rice," writes Marilyn Bazant of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I've experimented with many variations, such as adding broccoli florets and asparagus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 cup cooked medium pearl barley
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mustak Ahmed
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I'm new to cooking and this pilaf was easy to follow and turned out great!


Lee Perez
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This pilaf was a good base recipe. I added some extra vegetables and spices to make it my own.


Feroz Ahmed
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Overall, I thought this pilaf was just average. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


tawn Arms
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I found this pilaf to be a bit too salty. I think I would use less salt next time.


roton mollah
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The barley in this pilaf was not cooked evenly. Some of it was still hard, while other parts were mushy.


Esther Djokoto
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This pilaf was a bit too dry for my liking. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Lady Berlin Figueroa
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I thought this pilaf was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.


ahm3d hero
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This pilaf was easy to make and very versatile. I added some leftover grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Reddet Sami
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but this pilaf was really good. The rice and vegetables helped to balance out the flavor of the barley.


eman Hassen
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This pilaf was a great side dish for our roasted chicken. It was flavorful and the barley added a nice nutty flavor.


Isabella Vergara
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Loved the combination of barley and rice in this pilaf. It gave it a really nice texture and flavor. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.


md maynouddin
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Easy to make and very tasty. I used brown rice instead of white and it still came out great. Will definitely be making this again.


md Tufayel ahmed
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This pilaf turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The barley and rice were cooked evenly and the spices were just right. Served it with grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Juliet Damion
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I've been looking for a healthy and flavorful pilaf recipe and this one definitely fits the bill. The barley and rice combination gives it a nice texture and the vegetables add a pop of color and nutrition. Highly recommend!


Brown Helena
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This barley and rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The grains were cooked perfectly and the flavors were very well-balanced. I especially loved the addition of the raisins and nuts. Will definitely be making this again.