Pearl barley recipes

This colourful rustic salad can be made in under an hour

Make this colourful tagine as an easy veggie meal to feed a crowd. With pearl barley, parsnips and sweet potatoes, it's a great winter dish to fill you up

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

A satisfying and low-fat vegetarian soup that's a good source of folic acid

The pearl barley makes this stew really hearty - perfect for a cold winter evening

The trick with this classic one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat, which means you’ll skimp on price but not quality

An alternative take on the Highland soup with stewed lamb, cabbage and pearl barley

Middle neck or scrag end of lamb are flavoursome cuts and perfect for braising in this traditional slow cooked Irish stew. It contains filling pearl barley, too

Upping the veg and swapping rice for pearl barley makes a hearty winter warmer that's full of flavour and healthy too. Scatter with Parmesan and enjoy!

Cook our comforting pearl barley 'risotto' to get the feeling of indulgence without overloading on calories. Ideal for chilly winter nights