Creamy Barley

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Registered: 04-06-2003
Creamy Barley
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Wed, 08-25-2004 - 9:59pm
This is the barley recipe I mentioned earlier today. It isn't really "creamy" but it is delicious, sort of nutty and chewy and great with meat. I love it b/c it is so easy. It is from Microwave Gourmet by Barbara Kafka. I made it even before SB, but it is totally SB friendly by omitting the butter, which doesn't make any difference in the flavor:


2 T. unsalted butter (I just omit altogether)

2 T. olive oil (you can add a little to compensate for the butter, but it isn't necesary)

1/2 C. minced yellow onion

1 C. pearl barley

3 C. meat or chicken broth

2 t. salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Heat oil in microwave safe dish (w/a wide bottom and at least 2" high) uncovered at 100% for 2 minutes. Add onions and stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 4 minutes. Add barley and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes more.

Remove from microwave and stir in broth. Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 10 minutes. Stir well and cook for 15 minutes more (if using a small microwave, add about 5 minutes to each cooking time). Add salt and pepper and serve hot.


Ellie

Ellie


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Isaac and Naomi

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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: iagmom
Wed, 08-25-2004 - 10:10pm
Sounds delicious.
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In reply to: iagmom
Thu, 08-26-2004 - 6:44am
Cathy,

It is a great substitute for risotto, it has a very similar feel, probably even moreso if you added parmesan. The recipe is almost identical to a microwave risotto recipe in the same cookbook, which I USED to make all the time.

Ellie

Ellie


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Isaac and Naomi

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: iagmom
Thu, 08-26-2004 - 9:03am

Oh great!

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 08-06-2004
In reply to: iagmom
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 6:30pm
is the barley a P1 or P2 food? I would assume P2 but just want to be sure.

 

 

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: iagmom
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 10:36pm

Phase 2.

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 06-22-2004
In reply to: iagmom
Tue, 09-14-2004 - 12:03pm

Made this last night, and it was yummy.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: iagmom
Tue, 09-14-2004 - 12:30pm

Natalie,


Thanks for the review.

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Mon, 09-20-2004 - 6:55pm
Bumping up for Carmen.
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