Spicy Barley And Rice Food

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in barley and brown rice; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice mixture, cheese, cream and pepper; heat through.

BROWN RICE AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Rinse the rice and barley in a sieve, then drain and move to a 4-5 quart heavy pot.
• Add water or broth and bring to a rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cook covered, about 45 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you like. This is good served with veggies, soy sauce and a little butter too. Enjoy!

SPICY BARLEY AND RICE

Steps:

• In saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender; stirring occasionally. Add barley; cook and stir 3 minutes or until barley starts to brown.
• Carefully add broth, water, brown rice, dried thyme (if using), and chipotle pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 45 minutes or until barley and rice are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in fresh thyme (if using). Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and pecans just before serving. Makes 6 (2/3 cup) servings.

SAVORY BROWN RICE AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Saute onion in olive oil in a 4 qt saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add remaining ingredients, except green onions, and bring to a boil.
• Cover and turn down to simmer, cooking for 45 minutes without removing lid.
• Fluff with a rice, garnish with green onions and serve.

FIESTA CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND BROWN RICE (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with pepper and lightly brown in a large nonstick skillet, 5 minutes on each side.
• Place onion, chipotle pepper, and garlic in the crock pot, followed by the chicken.
• Pour tomato juice over the chicken.
• Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, and more black pepper.
• Pour canned tomatoes & green chilis over chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
• Remove chicken, and stir uncooked rice and barley into the slow cooker (check the dryness at this time, too, and add some water or other liquid in if you need to).
• Place chicken back on top and continue to cook on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 more hours until grains are tender but not overdone.
• Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

SPICY BARLEY AND RICE

Steps:

• In saucepan, cook onion in hot oil over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add barley; cook and stir 3 minutes or until barley starts to brown.
• Carefully add broth, water, brown rice, dried thyme and chipotle pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 45 min. or until barley and rice are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and pecans just before serving.