Best 8 Barley Quinoa Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Barley, quinoa, and rice pilaf is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a combination of three healthy grains that are cooked together with vegetables, herbs, and spices. This dish is a great source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it is also relatively easy to make. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, barley quinoa rice pilaf is a great option.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

QUINOA AND RICE PILAF



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Here's how to cook quinoa with rice: Put them in the pot together and let them simmer until tender. It's really as simple as that! Use the fluffy grains as a side dish or base for a grain bowl. Or try our favorite way to enjoy them -- sprinkled into a salad for a hearty lunch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup long grain rice, such as basmati
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse until the water runs clear. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until foamy. Add the quinoa and rice and cook, stirring to coat with the butter, then add the broth or water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 18 minutes, then remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste.

BARLEY-RICE PILAF



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Make and share this Barley-Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickuvm

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup brown rice
1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In medium skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add almonds and stir until lightly browned, about 2 mintues. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and barley. Add stock, wine and seasonings. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Transfer to 2 1/2-quart casserole lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake until rice and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

TOASTED QUINOA (OR BARLEY) PILAF



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From Connie Guttersen's "Sonoma Diet," this is a very delicious, very healthy side dish with no saturated fat.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon minced)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups quinoa (or barley)
3 cups sodium-free chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed)
1 bay leaf
1 cup roasted red pepper, diced
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook shallots and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
  • Carefully stir in quinoa or barley.
  • Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until quinoa or barley is golden brown.
  • Carefully stir in broth, thyme, and bay leaf and bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and fluffy (cook barley about 10 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed).
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Gently stir in roasted peppers.
  • Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.2, Protein 4.2

BARLEY AND WILD RICE PILAF WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS



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This pilaf melds the chewy texture of barley and wild rice with the richness of toasted pine nuts and the sweet-sour crunch of pomegranate seeds. The elegant dish is perfect for entertaining.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup pomegranate seeds (1 large fruit; see Tip)
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened. Add wild rice and barley; stir for a few seconds. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the wild rice and barley are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until light golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
  • Add pomegranate seeds, lemon zest, parsley and the toasted pine nuts to the pilaf; fluff with a fork. Serve hot.

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

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

SAVORY RICE AND QUINOA PILAF



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Pretty, delicious, and can easily be personalized. Freeze leftovers for a quick side dish ready in minutes.

Provided by kmforestlakeMN

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups basmati rice
1 cup quinoa
2 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup raisins
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in basmati rice, quinoa, tomatoes, raisins, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice, and sage. Reduce heat and simmer until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 852.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of grains. This pilaf recipe uses barley, quinoa, and rice, but you can use any combination of grains that you like. Some other good options include farro, bulgur, and millet.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. The recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onions, but you can add any vegetables that you like. Some other good options include broccoli, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Make sure to toast the grains before cooking them. This will give them a nutty flavor and help to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth is what will give your pilaf its flavor, so use a broth that you really like. Some good options include chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving. This will allow the grains to absorb all of the flavors from the broth and vegetables.

Conclusion:

This barley, quinoa, and rice pilaf is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's also a great way to use up leftover grains and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this pilaf a try.

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