Barley Rice Pilaf Recipe

A comforting and flavorful Barley Rice Pilaf recipe from Maryana Vollstedt's "The Big Book of Casseroles." This hearty dish combines fluffy rice and chewy barley with toasted almonds, savory onions, and aromatic garlic, all baked to perfection in a flavorful broth. A perfect side dish for any occasion, or a satisfying vegetarian main course!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 332 kcal

Protein 18g

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Ingredients for Barley Rice Pilaf

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain rice
1/2 cup barley
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
Dried Basil
Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme

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How to Make Barley Rice Pilaf

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add 1/2 cup slivered almonds and stir until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup long-grain rice and 1/2 cup barley.
Add 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Stir well and bring to a boil.
Transfer to a lightly greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Cover and bake until rice and barley are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

22g

Carbs

15g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes The Americas American Vegetarian Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Side Dishes Rice Grains Dietary Low Cholesterol Low In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Brown Rice 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Barley Rice Pilaf?

Barley Rice Pilaf takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Barley Rice Pilaf?

Barley Rice Pilaf has approximately 332 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Barley Rice Pilaf?

The key ingredients for Barley Rice Pilaf are Butter, Sliced Almonds, Yellow Onion, Garlic Clove, Brown Rice, Pearl Barley. See the full list with measurements above.