Since reading The Kind Diet, one of my goals has been to incorporate more grains into my diet.
I decided to try out Barley this week.
I used a cup of this kind:
And cooked it up with 3 cups of water for about 45 minutes.
It came out light and fluffy with a great chewy texture:
I topped my portion with steamed broccoli, carrots, and snap peas and this sauce:
I also added in some cannelloni beans.
Here is my finished bowl overflowing with goodness (yes there are steamed veggies and barley underneath!):
Added almonds…..did you know that Almonds are the best alkaline nut?
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I haven’t had barley in so long. The kind I had was not pearl barley. It was the larger grain. It’s not bad but then, I seem to enjoy all whole, natural grains.
How did you like the barley? haven’t tried it yet. I’m kin of stuck on quinoa right now. I need to pick up the kind diet, it is going on my list.
I haven’t had barley in SO long–this just remindedme how much I love it!
Oh so so delicious! I love grains with all my heart and I love the idea of combining them with canneloni beans and marinara! Especially when the marinara is cheesy! I love how chewy barley is!
Have a great day, lovely!
Oh, I love smashed pea and barley soup, CPK has a good one!
From you post yesterday, I miss baking pretty much everything since I can’t in my dorm but I really miss making no pudge brownies!
your pantry is starting to look like mine with all your Fresh n Easy finds! I am addicted to their cracked wheat. I make mine in a rice cooker too.
it all looks perfect!
I like barley chucked into soup! that’s my fav!!!
have a great day! I’m gonna check out that teapot! I am always looking for fun tea things!
Such a great looking dish, Kalli!
Before I became more conscious of my diet I never had the patience to cook something for 45 minutes, I always wanted everything instant!! Soo whenever I would eat grains they would always be Uncle Ben’s 90 second bags! Now I love cooking grains and try to steer clear from all the instant food, which can never compare to the natural!
I love the crunchiness of barley. I like it in soup especially.
I love pearl barely. I also really like wheat berries. They have a chewiness to them that I just love. They do take a lot longer to cook however.
Oh, and I’ll post a reply to your question about running with hubby at lunch on my blog in case someone else is curious – but I’ll also let you know here in case you don’t check back. We work across the street from one another and live 7 blocks from home so it’s easy to go home, change, run, clean up and get back to work.
Hi! Thanks for the comment!
I love barley. I like to make risotto with it (it’s almost as good as with white arborio rice, honest!) using this recipe from Serious Eats:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/12/healthy-delicious-barley-risotto-recipe.html
Oh I love barley! It’s not just for beef soup anymore
Yum! I love putting sauces and such on huge piles of veggies
I’ve never had barley *gasp* but I’ve been tempted. After seeing your dish, I’m determined!
Have a great day!
You know I dont’ eat enough barley.. Thanks for the reminder
I wonder if I can cook it in my rice cooker.. hmm
It was nice finally catching up with your blog .. after two days of walking around like a zombie.. I am now finally functional enough to read blogs again… I have my weekend recap coming up tonight…
That meal looks delicious! I’ve been meaning to read The Kind Diet, but have too many books on my shelf at the moment! How did you like it? Have you tried any of her recipes yet?
The barely looks great, I’ve have a great vegan barely soup recipe that I haven’t done in ages and am craving now.
I love barley!! So good, right?
Oooh, it’s been too long since I had barley! Your dinner looks scrumptious and satisfying!
ooh ive never had this!!! i need to try it-this is a GREAT change from pasta/beans/etc
I love how chewy barley is!
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