Pearl barley recipes
30 Recipes
Find out how to use this versatile grain with BBC Good Food's highest-rated pearl barley recipes, including risottos, salads, soups and stews.
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
This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience
