What Makes This Barley and Lentil Pilaf So Fantastic
Healthy. This side dish is absolutely bursting with nutrients like fiber, magnesium, iron and it’s a good source of plant protein, making it a fantastic vegetarian recipe you don’t have to feel guilty about eating. Simple. This Barley and Lentil Pilaf is one of those simple one-pot recipes that takes almost no effort to make. Simply dump the ingredients in the Instant Pot and let the pressure cooker do all the work for you. Less time cooking means more time for you to do more important things with your time, like spending time with family or friends (or catching up on your current favorite binge-watching series 😜). Delicious. Most importantly, this Barley and Lentil Pilaf is so very tasty. It’s savory, earthy, aromatic and absolutely gratifying from start to finish. Trust me, it’s one pearl barley recipe you are going to want to make again and again.
How To Make Instant Pot Barley and Lentil Pilaf
Add ingredients. Put barley, beans, water, oil, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper into the Instant Pot and stir. Cook. Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the pot to release pressure naturally for 15 minutes and then release all remaining pressure. Serve. Stir well, garnish as desired and serve.
Is Barley Better Than Rice?
When it comes to health benefits, it really depends on what your dietary needs are. Pearl barley and rice have a lot of the same micronutrients. Pearl barley has a higher amount of zinc and magnesium than white rice. Pearl barley also has a higher amount of dietary fiber than rice, which aids in blood sugar control, helps reduce blood pressure and assists in weight control. Overall, this Instant Pot Barley and Lentil Pilaf is a pearled barley recipe that’s rich with nutrients and is sure to keep you satisfyingly full.
What’s The Best Way To Cook Barley?
Why in the Instant Pot, of course! I just love Instant Pot barley because it’s so very simple to make. Simply place all the ingredients into the pot and cook it a high pressure for 15 minutes and you’ve got some deliciously filling and healthy barley with minimal effort! There’s no need to babysit a boiling pot or mix the ingredients in the process. Just let the Instant Pot do all the work for you. If you don’t own an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, there are still plenty of other methods to cook delicious barley recipes. Check out my guide on How to Cook Barley for a complete guide on all things cooking barley.
Instant Pot Barley and Lentil Pilaf Tips And Tricks
Make sure you are using pearl barley and not hulled barley. It won’t turn out correctly if you use hulled barley instead.Want to switch it up? Use my shawarma spice or berbere spice mix in place of the spices in this barley pilaf recipe!
More Delicious Vegetarian Dishes
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash - One of the tastiest spaghetti squash recipes out there.Mushroom Mascarpone Pasta - One of the creamiest, tastiest pastas I’ve ever had.Rosemary Roasted Potatoes - An easy side dish you can make in the air fryer.Simple Lentil Soup Recipe - Quick and easy to make in your Instant Pot.Ethiopian Cabbage And Potatoes - An easy, approachable Instant Pot dish for all to enjoy.Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice - One of the best black bean recipes you’ll make in your Instant Pot.Haluski Recipe - A wonderful cabbage and noodles recipe. Low Carb Keto Cauliflower and Cheese - The ultimate low carb comfort food!
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