Best 13 Barley And Wild Rice Stuffing Recipes

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Barley and wild rice stuffing is a hearty, flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a simple, classic stuffing or one with more complex flavors, there is sure to be a recipe to suit your needs.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE AND BARLEY SOUP MIX



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Warm up your loved ones on frosty winter nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup mix. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, it looks as good as it tastes. Include prep instructions!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/3 cup dried vegetable flakes
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried minced onion
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
8 cups water
Real bacon bits, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a pint-size jar with a tight-fitting lid, layer the barley, vegetable flakes, brown sugar mixture, bouillon granules, rice and onion, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months. Yield: 1 batch. , To prepare soup: Pour mix into a large saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon bits if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY-WILD RICE STUFFING



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Bread stuffing is classic for Thanksgiving, but it isn't the only choice. In this recipe by the cookbook author Nancy Harmon Jenkins, wild rice takes on the starchy role, while sausage and cranberries lend richness and tang. You can mix the elements together one day ahead, then bake just before serving.

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     side dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound wild rice
1 bay leaf
6 tablespoons butter, more for greasing baking dish
2 medium yellow onions, diced
4 Italian-style sweet fennel sausages
3 cups cranberries (258 grams)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (12 grams), or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons chopped fresh sage (optional)

Steps:

  • Place wild rice in a saucepan and pour over just enough boiling water to cover. Set aside, covered, for one hour. Drain rice. Add fresh boiling water to cover by half an inch, and the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook gently until rice is soft but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, discard bay leaf, and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart gratin dish or a 9x13 baking dish if not stuffing into a turkey.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and gently cook the onions until soft, about 7 minutes. Remove skins from sausages and add sausage meat to the pan with the onions. Raise the heat to medium-high and cook, crumbling the sausage with a fork, until it is browned. Remove from the heat and stir in the wild rice.
  • Rinse cranberries, picking them over and discarding any that are spoiled. Chop them roughly or process them briefly in a food processor. Add to the sausage-rice mixture and mix well. Add salt, pepper and sage if using and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning.
  • Either stuff into a turkey or pour into the prepared dish. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into small pieces and dot the top. Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 334, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WILD RICE STUFFING



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Since trying this stuffing recipe from my sister, I haven't made any other kind. It's so moist and tasty. When a big bowlful starts circulating around the table, happy holiday smiles get even bigger! -Connie Olson, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Turkey giblets
4 cups water
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Remove liver from giblets if desired. Place giblets and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. , Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter; add to rice. Drain and dice giblets. Stir stuffing, broth and giblets into rice., Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BARLEY AND HERB-STUFFED VEGETABLES



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This dish is based on a Turkish stuffing for vegetables, a delicate sweet-savory rice mixture seasoned with allspice, cinnamon, parsley, and dill or mint. I decided to use barley instead of rice for a heartier dish. Once stuffed, the vegetables are gently cooked in a mixture of water and oil.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 medium red or yellow bell peppers, or 2 to 2 1/2 pounds summer squash large ones are best; alternately, use a mixture
1 onion, finely chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves to taste, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons currants or golden raisins, soaked for 5 minutes in hot water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/2 cups cooked barley (1 cup uncooked)
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped dill or mint
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Cut away the tops of the peppers, then gently remove the seeds and membranes. If using squash, cut into 2-inch lengths. With a grapefruit spoon, scoop out the middle to within about 1/2 inch of the edges, leaving about 1/2 inch on the bottom.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, wide saucepan or lidded skillet. Add the onion and pine nuts. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender and beginning to color, about eight minutes. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the currants or yellow raisins, cinnamon, allspice and sugar. Stir together, then add 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about five minutes. Add the barley, salt to taste and some pepper. Remove from the heat, and stir in the herbs. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the peppers and/or squash with the barley mixture. Stand the vegetables in a wide, lidded pan. Mix together the water, olive oil and lemon juice, and pour over and around the vegetables. Bring to a simmer, and cover the pan. Simmer for 40 to 50 minutes until the vegetables are very tender and there is just a small amount of liquid and oil in the pan. Remove the lid, and allow to cool in the pan. Arrange on a platter, drizzle any liquid from the pan over the filling, garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

LEMON BARLEY STUFFING



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Grain stuffings are an elegant alternative to bread stuffing on the Thanksgiving table, and one that happens to work well for any gluten-avoiding guests. Here the barley is tossed with roasted shiitake mushrooms, chive butter, hazelnuts and plenty of lemon to zip it up. Stuff it in the turkey if you'd like, or serve it alongside as a supple, addictive dressing.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, stuffing and dressing, side dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 9 cups, enough to stuff a 10- to 12-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, white and light-green part only, finely chopped
2 cups pearled barley
1 rosemary sprig
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1 1/4 pounds shiitake mushroom caps, sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup toasted, peeled hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
Finely grated zest of 1 small lemon plus one teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
1/2 cup chopped chives (about 1 bunch)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add barley and rosemary sprig; cook 1 minute more. Pour in the stock, 1 1/2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley is tender and most liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Check it after an hour. If it is tender but liquid is not absorbed, drain barley in a strainer. Or if liquid has evaporated and barley is still not tender, add a little more water and continue cooking until it is.
  • Meanwhile, toss mushrooms with oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on two large baking sheets. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and beginning to crisp around edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Make chive butter: In a mortar and pestle or mini food processor, mash together the garlic and salt until it forms a paste. Stir in the lemon zest and juice until salt dissolves. Pound or pulse in the chives, then stir in the butter until incorporated.
  • Spoon hot barley into a large bowl. Stir in mushrooms, hazelnuts, parsley and chive butter until well combined. Taste and add more salt and lemon if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 362 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BARLEY AND WILD RICE STUFFING



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I made turkey one day but had no bread to make stuffing. Though I don't stuff my bird to roast, I just couldn't imagine not having any on the side. So I dug out some things from the pantry and this is the result.

Provided by Trea

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ⅓ cups chicken stock
¾ cup barley
¾ cup brown and wild rice mix
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken stock, barley, brown and wild rice, fennel seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice and barley are tender and stock has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the melted butter until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir apple into onion until apple begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper to onion-apple mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir barley mixture into seasoned onion-apple mixture; transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Loosely cover stuffing with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 984 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF



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With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, and you've got one satisfying side! -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in barley and brown rice; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice mixture, cheese, cream and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF



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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup dried cranberries, softened in 1 cup hot water
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon safflower or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon juice of fresh lemon
Fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring three cups of the water to boil, add salt and wild rice. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • In another pot, bring the remaining water to boil and add barley. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain the cranberries.
  • Mix together the rice, barley, cranberries, pine nuts, oil and lemon. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BARLEY AND WILD RICE STUFFING



Barley and Wild Rice Stuffing image

I made turkey one day but had no bread to make stuffing. Though I don't stuff my bird to roast, I just couldn't imagine not having any on the side. So I dug out some things from the pantry and this is the result.

Provided by Trea

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ⅓ cups chicken stock
¾ cup barley
¾ cup brown and wild rice mix
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken stock, barley, brown and wild rice, fennel seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice and barley are tender and stock has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the melted butter until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir apple into onion until apple begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper to onion-apple mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir barley mixture into seasoned onion-apple mixture; transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Loosely cover stuffing with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 984 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

WILD RICE STUFFING



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This wild rice stuffing recipe is an unexpected addition to your Thanksgiving meal. It's delicious alongside a roast turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup slivered almonds
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
5 large cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
8 ounces sweet fennel sausage, casings removed
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup Calvados, or white wine
6 cups cooked wild rice
4 cups cooked white rice
20 dried apricot halves, quartered
12 dried pitted prunes, halved
Unsalted butter, for baking dish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking pan, and toast until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and set almonds aside to cool.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high, and add rosemary and sage; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until vegetables are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in parsley. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl, and set aside. Return pan to heat.
  • Crumble sausage, separating meat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to saute pan. Add sausage, and cook, stirring and breaking up meat until well browned, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Transfer sausage to bowl with reserved vegetables. Return pan to heat.
  • Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add apple, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Calvados. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on bottom of pan. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
  • Remove pan from heat, and transfer mixture to bowl with sausage and vegetables. Add wild and white rice, apricots, prunes, and reserved toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a buttered baking dish and bake at 375 degrees until browned and heated through.

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY



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Koreans have long embraced the healthful properties of whole grains like millet, barley and oats. This combination is fragrant and delicious! Adapted from Gourmet magazine(March 2009).

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups short grain brown rice (or medium grain)
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 1/2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice and barley in a sieve, then drain and move to a 4-5 quart heavy pot.
  • Add water or broth and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook covered, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you like. This is good served with veggies, soy sauce and a little butter too. Enjoy!

BARLEY AND WILD RICE STUFFING



Barley and Wild Rice Stuffing image

I made turkey one day but had no bread to make stuffing. Though I don't stuff my bird to roast, I just couldn't imagine not having any on the side. So I dug out some things from the pantry and this is the result.

Provided by Trea

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ⅓ cups chicken stock
¾ cup barley
¾ cup brown and wild rice mix
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken stock, barley, brown and wild rice, fennel seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice and barley are tender and stock has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the melted butter until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir apple into onion until apple begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper to onion-apple mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir barley mixture into seasoned onion-apple mixture; transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Loosely cover stuffing with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 984 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BARLEY AND WILD RICE STUFFING



Barley and Wild Rice Stuffing image

I made turkey one day but had no bread to make stuffing. Though I don't stuff my bird to roast, I just couldn't imagine not having any on the side. So I dug out some things from the pantry and this is the result.

Provided by Trea

Categories     Rice Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ⅓ cups chicken stock
¾ cup barley
¾ cup brown and wild rice mix
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken stock, barley, brown and wild rice, fennel seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice and barley are tender and stock has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the melted butter until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir apple into onion until apple begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper to onion-apple mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir barley mixture into seasoned onion-apple mixture; transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Loosely cover stuffing with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 984 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Prep your veggies and herbs: Finely chop celery, onions, mushrooms, and parsley before you start cooking. This will save you time and ensure even cooking.
  • Toast your grains: Toasting barley and wild rice before cooking enhances their flavor and gives them a nutty aroma. Simply spread them on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Use flavorful broth: Instead of water, use chicken or vegetable broth to cook your grains. This will add depth and richness to the stuffing.
  • Don't overcook your grains: Barley and wild rice should be cooked until tender but still have a slight bite. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Add moisture: If your stuffing seems dry, add a little extra broth or melted butter. You can also stir in some chopped fresh herbs or dried fruits, such as cranberries or raisins.
  • Season to taste: Before serving, taste your stuffing and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, herbs, or spices to suit your preference.

Conclusion:

Barley and wild rice stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its nutty flavor and hearty texture, it's a perfect addition to any holiday meal or weeknight dinner. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying stuffing recipe, give barley and wild rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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