Pearl barley recipes

Tender chicken and wholesome pearl barley with a light herby dressing make this a great low-calorie, low-fat weeknight dinner

Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. Spicy Spanish sausage provides a rich flavour and vibrant colour

This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

Pearl barley makes a great alternative to rice in this vegetarian risotto recipe flavoured with sage, garlic and Parmesan

This storecupboard grain adds a nutty flavour and texture to create a comforting, low-calorie dish

A vibrant salad packed with yellow and red peppers, colourful onion, beef cooked to your liking and healthy grains

If you're cooking to impress, up your game with Tom's perfect poultry dish for a sensational, seasonal supper for two

This salad combines sweet carrots with the liquorice bite of a slightly acidic dressing and creamy blue cheese - a simple lunch or side dish

This full-of-flavour autumnal salad has a zesty kick and is best eaten straight away

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet

This Lancashire hotpot in soup form is nourishing and filling, but low in fat

This hearty dish uses a thrifty cut of meat. Marinate, then slow cook for a tender finish and serve on a soft, creamy risotto

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

A spectacular veggie Christmas centrepiece - when sliced, it looks stunning, and the flavours go brilliantly with all your favourite trimmings

Low-fat, vegetarian and super-healthy, this filling one-pot lunch or dinner is packed with chickpeas, butter beans and pearl barley

This good-for-you supper is a great way to get some wholegrain into your diet

Barley and broccoli are packed with vitamins to lower cholesterol and regulate your appetite. This vegan, low-calorie supper will keep you fuller for longer

Barley has a low Gi, so it will leave you feeling fuller for longer. You'll get two of your five-a-day from this hearty salad, too

These little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley - for a light touch, serve cold with goat's cheese, mint and nuts

Salads don't get much more robust than this – team roasted onions and squash, deep-flavoured cheese, crunchy nuts and healthier grains

This is the perfect welcome-home warmer after a cold country walk, simply add some crusty bread

This colourful rustic salad can be made in under an hour

Pearl barley is rich in calcium, minerals, iron and potassium, and that's just to start with. Make the most of it with this creamy risotto