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barley recipes

I also just love barley.  Here are a few FF recipes you can try.  One of
them is from the Fat Free Mailing list a while ago and may already be in
the archives.

Kristin

                   *  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                           Barley Mushroom Soup

Recipe By     : The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :1:15
Categories    : Soups, Stews & Chilis

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6 1/2  cups          water
     1/2  cup           barley
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    dried parsley
   2      teaspoons     dill weed
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/4  teaspoon      garlic powder
     1/8  teaspoon      fresh ground pepper
     1/8  teaspoon      wasabi powder
     1/2  pound         fresh mushrooms -- sliced
   2      cups          shredded cabbage

Place the water, barley, onion and seasonings in a large pot.  Cover and
cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and cabbage and
cook for another 30 minutes.

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                         Brown Rice-Barley Pilaf

Recipe By     : Chi-Chi's Mexican at Home (adapted)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Grains                           Mexican
                Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cups          vegetable broth
     3/4  cup           long-grain brown rice
     1/4  cup           pearl barley
   4      ounces        canned chopped green chilies -- drained
   1      tablespoon    chopped fresh cilantro
   2      teaspoons     grated lemon rind

In large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice and barley.  Reduce
heat to low.  Cover; simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until all liquid is
absorbed and grains are tender.  Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.  Gently
stir in chilies, cilantro, and lemon rind.  Cook over low heat 1 to 2
minutes or until heat through, stirring once or twice.

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                               Garlic Soup

Recipe By     : The New McDougall Cookbook
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Soups, Stews & Chilis

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      quarts        water
  30      cloves        garlic -- peeled
     1/2  cup           barley
     1/4  cup           wild rice
   4                    onions -- chopped
   4                    potatoes -- peeled and chunked
   4                    carrots -- peeled and sliced
   3      stalks        celery -- sliced
   4      tablespoons   soy sauce
   1      teaspoon      dried thyme
   1      teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper

Place 2 cups of the water in a large soup pot.  Add the whole garlic cloves
and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.  Remove the garlic cloves and
mash them thoroughly before proceeding.  (Use a potato masher or process in
a blender or food processor.)

Add the remaining 2 1/2 quarts water, barley and wild rice.  Bring to a
boil, cover and cook for 15 minutes.  Add the remaining ingredients and
continue to cook until tender 30 to 45 minutes.



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NOTES : This soup tastes best if allowed to cool and the reheated. Make it
several days ahead, or make with the intention of freezing for later use.

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                   *  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                           Curried Harvest Stew

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker Easy One-Dish Meals
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups, Stews & Chilis            Curries

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           barley -- uncooked
   4      cups          water
   1 1/2  teaspoons     curry powder
   1      package       leek soup and recipe mix
  16      ounces        frozen broccoli and cauliflower

Mix all ingredients in Dutch oven.  heat to boiling, stirring occasionally;
reduce heat.  Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until barley is tender.  Sprinkle with salt to taste if desired.

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                   *  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                            Three Grain Pilaf

Recipe By     : Fatfree Mailing List
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Grains                           Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      cups          water
     1/3  cup           sherry
          dash          soy sauce
     1/2  cup           brown rice
     1/4  cup           wild rice
     1/4  cup           barley
   1      teaspoon      fennel
   2      tablespoons   orzo

Boil water.  Add sherry, soy sauce, grains and fennel seeds.  Bring back to
boil and then simmer 35-40 minutes.  Stir in the orzo and continue
simmering until the orzo is tender, another 5-10 minutes.

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