Wintery barley recipes
By CanadianLiving.com
Recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Learn how to work this unique grain into your cooking repertoire.
Barley is argued to be one of the oldest grains ever eaten, but today this ancient grain is more likely to appear in your brew than on your dinnerplate! With a subtle, nutty taste and pasta-like texture it's not-to-be-missed in hearty lunch and dinnertime meals.
Pearled barley takes 45 minutes to cook but its plump, satisfying texture makes it worth the wait. Whole grain (or hulled) barley takes longer to cook—about 2 hours—but exceeds the pearled variety in nutritional value. Whole grain barley is a source of thiamin, selenium, manganese and phosphorus and may help to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Give barley a try tonight in one of our favourite recipes:
Recipes
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Wheat Berry Barley and Tomato Salad
Cooking tomatoes makes their lycopene easier for the body to use and creates a tasty dressing for this salad to enjoy warm or cold. -
Smoked Sausage and Barley Soup
Thick and hearty, this soup is certainly a filler-upper. Because it can be frozen, it's also truly convenient. Student Beth Yarzab tells us that she l... -
Green Bean and Barley Salad
This unusual combination of crunchy-fresh beans and hearty barley is a tasty salad that can be made ahead of time – perfect for a picnic. -
Meal-in-a-Bowl Mushroom Barley Soup
Cremini mushrooms give this soup a deep rich colour and flavour. All that's missing is some freshly baked bread and you have a cosy family meal for a ... -
Vegetable Barley Pilaf
This one-pot dish doubles as either a hearty side dish or a filling vegetarian main course. -
Barley, Sundried Tomato Pesto and Feta Salad
To make salad: In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Add barley. Reduce heat... -
Barley Risotto with Fennel
Pearl barley is a nice alternative to arborio rice in this rich and creamy risotto. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese alongside saute shrimp ... -
Barley Mushroom Salad
With a nutty, chewy texture, this healthful salad makes a satisfying lunch. -
Curried Mushroom Barley Lentil Soup
You can make this robust soup as spicy as you like depending on the kind of curry paste you use -- mild, medium or hot. -
Grilled Chicken Barley Salad
Vinaigrette: In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, Ital... -
Pepper Plenty Barley Pilaf
Moist and risotto-like, this pepper-packed side dish is suitable for any occasion. Stir in some black or kidney beans for a complete protein vegetaria... -
Beef, Barley and Corn Salad
This salad is crunchy, chewy, sweet and savoury. Fresh corn kernels make all the difference in this hearty beef salad. -
Arctic Char with Barley Risotto and Curry Sauce
Curry Sauce: In large deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook shallot, stirring, unti... -
Chunky Vegetable Barley Soup
A smoked turkey leg or drumstick adds richness to the simple broth that forms the base of this hearty root vegetable soup. Leftovers make a great lunc...


