MINTED BARLEY PILAF

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Minted Barley Pilaf image

Served warm or cold, this is a flavorful side dish with chewy barley and tender crisp carrots.

Provided by BigShotsMom

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 cup pearl barley
1 ½ cups chicken stock
¾ cup water
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried sage
5 large fresh mint leaves, chopped, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and salt; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add barley and mix to coat with oil; cook and stir until barley is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, water, thyme, and sage into barley mixture. Cover pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir mint into barley pilaf. Cover pot and allow flavors to blend, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 213.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Hafez habibur Rahman
[email protected]

I can't wait to make this pilaf again! It's a new favorite in my household.


Ruweida Hassan
[email protected]

This pilaf is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's a dish that looks and tastes amazing.


Benja benja
[email protected]

This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own unique pilaf recipes. I've added different vegetables and nuts and it's always delicious.


OddlyLight
[email protected]

I love that this pilaf is a healthy and flavorful side dish. It's a great way to add some extra nutrition to your meals.


Saddam Hassan
[email protected]

This pilaf is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


chi godspromise
[email protected]

I've never had barley pilaf before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This recipe is simple, yet delicious.


Ronald Harper
[email protected]

This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover barley. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Irene Swai
[email protected]

I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves flavorful and easy-to-make side dishes.


Promdeeezy
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon.


SM Mujahid
[email protected]

I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a big success. I received so many compliments on how delicious it was.


Eshan isLam Akash
[email protected]

This pilaf was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Samantha Dlamini
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this recipe changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and it had a great flavor.


Mr Rauf
[email protected]

This pilaf was the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken. It was light and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the main course.


Albert Pairerra
[email protected]

I loved the addition of the pistachios. They added a nice crunch and a touch of sweetness to the pilaf.


johanna santos
[email protected]

The flavors in this pilaf were amazing! The mint and lemon really brightened up the dish and gave it a refreshing twist.


Hasan Sas
[email protected]

I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Entertainment Bangla
[email protected]

This minted barley pilaf was a delightful dish! The barley had a nutty flavor and a chewy texture that paired perfectly with the fresh mint and tangy lemon.