Best 13 Mixed Rice And Barley Bake Recipes

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Mixed rice and barley bake is a wholesome and comforting dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences, and it is also a great way to use up leftover rice and barley. With its hearty combination of grains, vegetables, and spices, mixed rice and barley bake is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

Here are our top 13 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

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 BAKE



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Easy and good dish for potlucks. The pine nuts make all the difference! The mushrooms are optional. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by KATINHAT

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
½ cup pine nuts
2 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, barley, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until barley is lightly browned. Mix in green onions, mushrooms, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish, and stir in the vegetable broth.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

VEGETABLE BARLEY BAKE



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Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements just about any main course and other sides, too. -Shirley Doyle, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium sweet red or green peppers, chopped
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers, mushrooms and onions in butter 8-10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in broth, barley and pepper. , Cover and bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Side     Christmas     Vegetarian     Dinner     Barley     Healthy     Vegan     Christmas Eve     Brown Rice     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 (as part of a korean meal) servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups short-or medium-grain brown rice
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Rinse rice and barley in a medium-mesh sieve, then drain and transfer to a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot. Add water (31/2 cups) and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula.

RICE AND LENTILS FROM A RICE COOKER



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Simple and easy main dish or side. This makes a nice base for a meal instead of potatoes or plain rice, or stands on its own. Top with cooked chicken after it's done for a simple, high-protein meal. Add more barley for a better glycemic index.

Provided by Fatcatpat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white rice
1 cup brown lentils
1 cup pearled barley
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chicken stock concentrate (such as Better than Bouillon®)
water as needed

Steps:

  • Rinse rice, lentils, and barley thoroughly and mix in a rice cooker pot; add olive oil, garlic, and stock concentrate and stir.
  • Pour enough water over the mixture to reach the 4 1/2-cup mark on the rice cooker.
  • Press Start and let cook until the rice and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6 calories, Carbohydrate 121.6 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 381.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BARLEY BAKE



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Make and share this Barley Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 21m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup barley
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/3 cup fresh parsley
3 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute celery, mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter until soft.
  • Add barley and cook until light brown.
  • In a 2 quart buttered casserole combine barley mixture, parsley or cilantro and chicken broth. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes and then uncover and bake for 45 minutes more or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. If necessary, add more broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 674.9, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 10

ONION BARLEY CASSEROLE



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MY HUSBAND and I grew up on plain hearty foods, and we both learned early on that simple food, well prepared, maintains good health. I always felt I was giving my family the best when I prepared this dish. They loved the nutty flavor and chewy texture of the barley, and it was a delicious departure from rice as a side dish.-Elaine Kremenak Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 can (4 ounces) whole button mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • In an ovenproof skillet, saute barley in oil until golden brown. Stir in water, bouillon and salt; bring to boil. Remove from the heat; add onions and mushrooms. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

CHILI WITH RICE AND BARLEY



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My husband and I put this together and mixed some long time standbys and some new ideas, and it was fabulous. It was the most amazing chili we have ever made and we are chili lovers. And it will freeze fabulously. Please give it a try!

Provided by Lisa A

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ground beef
½ (16 ounce) package bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, divided, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground paprika
salt and ground ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 ½ (29 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (29 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup barley
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, bacon, and onion in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, garlic, sugar, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are translucent, about 2 more minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, barley, white rice, and remaining red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring periodically and tasting to adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.8 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1509.7 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

PEARL BARLEY CASSEROLE



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This is a very tasty way to serve a very healthy grain that is often overlooked. I never use the mushrooms as I don't care for them and often add chopped carrots, red pepper, or grated zucchini.

Provided by Pjaros

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes. Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter. Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

DELICIOUS BARLEY BAKE



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Barley, chicken and tons of veggies baked in a delicious creamy sauce. Easily made vegetarian by removing the chicken and substituting a vegetable cream, condensed soup.

Provided by L Mac

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 cups barley
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 yellow zucchini, cut into half moons
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
⅓ cup sour cream
¼ cup grated Locatella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 cup green peas
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring the barley and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the celery, carrots, garlic, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, and broccoli. Continue cooking and stirring until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Combine cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Locatella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, nutmeg, oregano, basil, and thyme in a large bowl, mixing until smooth. Stir in the prepared barley, peas, corn, roasted red peppers, spinach, and shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a large baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, and cheese has melted, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 501 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

VEGETABLE BARLEY BAKE



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A nice change from rice or potatoes, with the added benefit of extra fiber. This recipe is from Light and Tasty.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Grains

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
4 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, saute the peppers, mushrooms, and onions in butter until tender.
  • Transfer to a 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Stir in the broth, barley, and pepper.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for 50 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 21.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice and barley: For the best texture and flavor, use a long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine, and a hulled barley like pearl barley.
  • Soak the barley: Soaking the barley overnight or for at least 4 hours will help to reduce the cooking time and make it more tender.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice and barley from sticking.
  • Don't overcook the rice and barley: Overcooked rice and barley will be mushy and unpleasant to eat. Cook it just until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Add vegetables and other ingredients to your liking: Feel free to add vegetables, herbs, spices, or other ingredients to your mixed rice and barley bake to customize it to your taste.

Conclusion:

Mixed rice and barley bake is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and barley, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this mixed rice and barley bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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