Bob's Red Mill Pearl Barley

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Pearl barley is an excellent source of fiber with a mild, nutty flavor and tender, chewy texture. This hearty grain is great in risottos and pilafs, as well as classic comfort foods like vegetable barley soup and beef and barley soup.

• Add pearl barley grain to soups, stir fries and stews in place of rice; it can also be cooked up as a hot cereal, stirred into salads, or used in stuffing

• The mild nutty flavor and tender chewy texture of pearl barley is also wonderful in pilaf or risotto

• Can be cooked on the stovetop or via slow cooker or multi-cooker: check the package for a delicious soup recipe

• An excellent source of fiber, with 5 grams of protein per serving

Ingredients

PEARL BARLEY.

Directions

Basic Cooking Instructions: Stovetop: Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot with 1 tsp salt. Add 1 cup rinsed barley, return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high and boil uncovered until soft, 25-30 minutes. Drain off cooking water, then serve. Slow Cooker: Place 1 cup rinsed barley, 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 2½-3 hours or high for 50-60 minutes. Drain excess water and serve. Multi-Cooker: Place 1 cup rinsed barley, 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt in the pot of a multi-cooker. Set the valve to sealing. On manual setting and high pressure, set for 20 minutes. Quick release the pressure. Drain excess water and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Store in a cool, dry place.

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