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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    Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup

    6 reviews

    Kell Ferell of Alamo, North Dakota drives 80 miles round-trip every day for her job, so she needs quick, healthy dishes to fix for her family.
    "This is a huge favorite," she pens. "If I don't have leftover chicken, I simply boil or poach some chicken breasts. I use the cooking liquid to replace part of the water in the recipe to add even more flavor."

    Baked Barley Pudding

    1 review

    My husband isn't a rice fan, so I often replace it with barley. This dessert recipe has the same sweet...


    Mexican Bean Barley Soup

    1 review

    Wonderfully warming, this soup is always on the menu for the retreats we host on our woodland farm. Everyone enjoys...


    Barley and Mushrooms

    2 reviews

    I serve this with baked chicken, particularly when we want a change from rice dishes.—Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan


    Barley Chicken Chili

    4 reviews

    I was looking for a new recipe for chicken when I discovered a dish I thought my husband might like....

    Southwestern Barley Salad

    Cilantro comes through in this colorful side that's zesty but not too spicy. It also makes a great luncheon dish...


    White Bean ‘N’ Barley Soup

    3 reviews

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


    Turkey Barley Tomato Soup

    3 reviews

    This low-calorie soup is so quick to prepare and tastes so good. It's a real stomach-filler and warms us up...


    Broccoli Barley Soup

    1 review

    The addition of barley makes this both a flavorful and hearty broccoli soup.


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    Chicken Barley Soup

    25 reviews

    Chicken barley soup is such an easy comfort food, you'll want it on rotation for all of soup season.


    Vegetable Barley Bake

    1 review

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


    Chili with Barley

    3 reviews

    From Falmouth, Kentucky, Shirley McClanahan notes, “This is one of those quick but delicious, one-dish dinner recipes you can never...


    Veggie Barley Salad

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

    Hearty Barley Beef Soup

    2 reviews

    A big slice of sourdough bread goes great with a bowl of this heart-warming soup that's brimming with beef and...


    Vegetable Barley Saute

    2 reviews

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


    Mushroom Spinach Barley Soup

    3 reviews

    Looking for a filling, meatless meal in a bowl? Ladle up this delicious soup. It's a treasured favorite with my...


    Vegetable Barley Soup

    6 reviews

    Vegetable barley soup is a hearty-tasting yet low-calorie, healthy soup that's perfect for cold winter evenings or Sunday afternoons.


    Mushroom Barley Soup for Two

    10 reviews

    This is part of my favorite meal, quick and easy to prepare and the perfect amount for two. The mushrooms,...


    Stone Soup

    1 review

    Loaded with chicken and six kinds of vegetables, our stone soup warms the soul (and the recipe comes with a...


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    Barley Risotto

    7 reviews

    Low in fat, but high in fiber, this delicious barley risotto puts a twist on the typical dish. With its...


    Scotch Broth

    2 reviews

    “Add a side of bread to this luscious concoction of lamb, vegetables and barley, and you'll have all a hungry...


    Southwestern Beef Barley Stew

    12 reviews

    Hearty and easy to fix, this thick stew has a comforting, chili-like flavor. It's my best barley recipe. I'm sure...

    Mushroom Onion Barley Soup

    2 reviews

    After tinkering with three different recipes, I came up with this warming rich, dark brown broth with hearty mushrooms, barley...


    Homemade Lentil Barley Stew

    7 reviews

    Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...


    Barley Chili

    1 review

    "A friend gave me this recipe using wheat, which I replaced with barley," notes Marv Salter of West Hills, California....


    Grilled Chicken with Barley

    2 reviews

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


    Rice and Barley Pilaf

    3 reviews

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


    Bean & Barley Salad

    20 reviews

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