China Barley Skillet

China Barley Skillet

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China Barley Skillet

Substitute barley for rice in this nutritious stir-fry.
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Course Lunch, Main Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup PEARL BARLEY
  • 3 Cups chicken broth
  • 1 Pound ground beef
  • 1/2 Cup sliced water chestnuts
  • 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sherry wine
  • 1 Clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 Teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1/4 Cup sliced green onion
  • 2 Cups frozen oriental-style vegetables

Instructions
 

  • Combine barley and chicken broth in large covered skillet.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat to low and cook covered for 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, combine ground beef with remaining ingredients, except oriental-style vegetables.
  • After barley cooks 20 minutes, top with layer of vegetables. Spread ground beef mixture over vegetable layer.
  • Cover and continue to cook 30 to 35 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed.
Barley Shrimp Skillet

Barley Shrimp Skillet

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Barley Shrimp Skillet

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Course Main Dish
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Teaspoon olive oil
  • 2/3 Cup PEARL BARLEY
  • 1 Clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 Tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 Cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 1/2 Cups clam juice or chicken broth
  • 1/2 Cup dry white wine
  • 6-8 Ounce scallops or shrimp
  • 1/2 Cup frozen green peas, thawed

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in wide skillet over medium heat.
  • Add barley, garlic and turmeric.
  • Cook, stirring until barley is gold-en, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley, cherry tomatoes, clam juice and wine. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes.
  • Arrange seafood and peas over barley.
  • Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until barley is tender.
  • Add more liquid if barley seems dry.
  • Spoon into bowls.
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spiced Cranberries and Barley

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spiced Cranberries and Barley

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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spiced Cranberries and Barley

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Course Main Dish

Ingredients
  

Barley Filling

  • 1 Cup PEARL BARLEY uncooked
  • 1/2 Cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 Cup diced onion
  • 1/2 Cup diced celery
  • 3/4 Cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 Teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 Cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 Cup toasted almonds
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 to 5 oz. each

Breading Mixture

  • 2 Cups bread crumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • parsley and garlic to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a sauce pan, combine all the filling ingredients from barley to cinnamon.
  • Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until barley is tender and all liquid is absorbed (cooking time will vary from 20 to 40 minutes depending on the type of pearl barley).
  • Stir in almonds when cooled.
  • Heat oven to 300º F.
  • With knife, split chicken breast, and coat with breading.
  • Stuff with ¼ cup of barley mixture.
  • Bake at 300º F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.