Simple Barley
Makes about 3 cups
Time 8 hr 15 min
Spoon cooked barley into soups or stews or use it to make hot breakfast cereals and grain salads. Cooked barley can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled barley, rinsed and drained
Method
Put barley in a large bowl and cover by 1 inch with water. Cover bowl and set aside to let soak for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain barley and transfer to a medium pot. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until water is absorbed and barley is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
Serve immediately or store cooled barley in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 120 calories (5 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 26g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 3g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled barley, rinsed and drained