Barley recipe collection

Vegan Italian barley simmered with chunky tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and basil. An oil-free, high-fiber side dish that reheats well.

Mushroom and barley soup made in the pressure cooker, loaded with carrots, celery, leeks and two kinds of mushrooms. Chewy pearl barley and a bright dill finish make this a hearty, meatless one-pot bowl.

Low-fat mushroom barley soup made with dried mushrooms, pearl barley, fat-free chicken broth, potatoes, and carrots. Finished with a swirl of nonfat sour cream and a pinch of dill. Earthy, hearty, and lighter than the diner version.

Layered Mediterranean casserole with brown rice, pearl barley, zucchini, and a basil-tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian whole grain bake.

Microwave grains blend brown rice, pearl barley, and millet cooked together in 10 minutes on high. A simple, nutty whole grain base for chili, beans, or sauce.

Miso barbecued tofu with grilled Japanese eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions basted in a sweet miso-plum sauce glaze. A plant-based Japanese-inspired grilled dinner in 30 minutes.

Mixed grain mushroom casserole with wild rice, pearl barley, and brown rice baked in herb-seasoned vegetable broth with sauteed mushrooms and thyme.

Hearty mushroom barley soup simmered with white wine, thyme, dill, and a splash of dry sherry. Thick, earthy, and protein-boosted with optional soy flakes.

Mushroom barley bake with pearl barley simmered in chicken broth, tossed with sauteed mushrooms, onion, and thyme, bound with eggs, and baked until golden. A hearty, savory side dish.

Mushroom vegetable barley soup with a full pound of fresh mushrooms, carrots, celery, and pearl barley simmered in chicken broth with thyme and nutmeg.

Hearty mushroom barley soup with a full pound of mushrooms, soy sauce, and dry sherry for deep savory flavor. No stock needed, just water and good technique for rich, earthy broth.

Mushroom and short rib soup with pearl barley, thyme, and sherry. A hearty, slow-simmered beef soup with chewy barley and earthy mushrooms in every bowl.

No-knead whole wheat bread with just four ingredients: whole wheat flour, yeast, molasses, and warm water. Mix in a bowl, scoop into loaf pans, rise once, and bake. Dense, hearty, salt-free.

Traditional Irish beef stew with round steak, whole potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and pearl barley simmered low and slow. Hearty, thick, and honest pub fare.

Orange beef and barley stew braised in red wine and beef stock with carrots, plum tomatoes, strips of orange peel, and pearl barley. A Provencal-style one-pot with bright citrus lift.

Oyster corn chowder simmers briny oysters and sweet corn with leeks, prosciutto, and cream, then folds in cooked orzo for a hearty seafood chowder. Coastal comfort in a single pot.