Barley Recipes

Use recipes with barley to mix up your whole grain routine. You can spice things up with with Indian barley recipes for dinner—or start your day with breakfast barley recipes that have mild nutty flavor.

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Baked Barley Pudding

My husband isn't a rice fan, so I often replace it with barley. This dessert recipe has the same sweet and satisfying flavor as traditional rice pudding. Smooth and custardy, it bakes up firm and golden.

Barley Casserole

"Growing up on a farm, I was used to eating good wholesome food, including a variety of barley dishes," informs...


Lentil-Barley Ham Soup

“This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's...


Veggie Barley Salad

"When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored...


Vegetable Barley Bake

Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements...

Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

The barley helps to make this soup filling and robust. I like to eat vegetable beef barley soup with a...


Great Grain Salad

I can't think of a better dish to round out a meal. My grain salad features all my favorite nuts,...


Apple-Cranberry Grains

I made some changes to my diet in order to lose weight. My kids are skeptical when it comes to...


Bean & Barley Salad

"This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita...


Rice and Barley Pilaf

With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and...


Italian Beef Barley Stew

With potatoes, carrots, roast beef and barley, this soup is a hearty meal-in-a-bowl. —Jacqueline Kloess, Iowa City, Iowa


Mushroom Barley Casserole

A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. My family enjoys it with meat dishes as a substitute...


Vegetable Barley Saute

This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. —Taste of Home Test...

Lentil White Bean Pilaf

Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...


Mushroom Barley Soup

A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables,...


Barley-Stuffed Peppers

My mother cooked with barley a lot, so when I found this recipe for stuffed peppers, I know it would...


Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens

I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe...


Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff

I was missing my Russian grandma's barley porridge and beef stroganoff, so I combined the two dishes. Cook the barley...


Barley Beef Stew

On cool days, which we get plenty of here, I like to get out my slow cooker and make up...


Braised Beef with Barley

I love the combination of beef and barley, so I was delighted when I saw this recipe in our newspaper....


Comforting Beef Barley Soup

When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...


Grilled Chicken with Barley

With this meal's delicious, fresh flavors, perfect portion size and balance of nutrition, you're getting a big reward for just...

Bacon-Beef Barley Soup

Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits...


Easy Beef Barley Soup

“This soup is really easy and takes very little time to put together. You can serve it for a leftover...


Nutty Barley Bake

When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything...


Beef Barley Stew

Barley, beef and a few choice veggies make this a delicious stew for a cold night. And because it's packed...


White Bean ‘N’ Barley Soup

"A friend of mine gave me this recipe, and it's delicious," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario.


Wild Rice and Barley Soup Mix

Let loved ones warm up on frosty nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, the mix...