129 pearl barley recipes

Baked barley is a hands-off three-ingredient grain side: pearl barley, chopped onion, and vegetable stock all baked in a covered casserole until tender and chewy. Hearty, healthy, and infinitely riffable.

The thickness of the soup is somewhat unpredictable, so stand by with a bit of water or stock to thin it down if necessary.

Barley risotto with sauteed shrimp, cubed Japanese eggplant, and pecorino romano cheese. Pearl barley cooked risotto-style with vegetable stock for a chewy, creamy grain dish.

Vegan barley mushroom casserole simmered low and slow with onions, sliced mushrooms, and vegetable broth. Naturally low-fat, high-fiber, and packed with savory umami depth.

Oven-roasted pearl barley with mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, sage, and marjoram baked in chicken broth until tender and nutty. A hearty whole grain side dish.

Pearl barley and green lentils simmer with onions and mint in this traditional Iranian soup where turmeric and gentle spices create warming, earthy comfort in every spoonful.

Ardshane House Irish stew is an authentic lamb-and-potato slow simmer with pearl barley and a homemade scratch stock. Six ingredients, two hours, and a hearty result that feeds eight.

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.

Italian-seasoned barley cooked with onions, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. A low-fat vegetarian grain side dish that reheats well in the microwave.

Barley Stuffed Green Peppers filled with pearl barley, mushrooms, onion, Monterey Jack cheese, thyme, and marinara sauce. A hearty meatless main dish baked until the peppers are perfectly tender.

Pearl barley side with toasted walnuts, celery, and fresh parsley. High-fiber, diabetic-friendly grain dish that pairs with roasts and braises.

A slow cooker navy bean and barley soup with sage and a hint of liquid smoke. Creamy, smoky, and completely plant-based.

Easy bean, sausage and barley soup for your slow cooker.

Kuba, a traditional Eastern European barley and mushroom casserole with dried mushrooms, butter, garlic, and marjoram. A hearty, earthy side dish for holiday meals and special occasions.

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

Had this with cracked wheat bread. What a great meal!!