How To Make Warm Broccoli and Barley Pilaf
Slightly spicy stir-fried broccoli and shallots are combined with boiled barley for a scrumptious showcase of refreshing barley pilaf.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 3tbspunsalted butter
- 1cupbarley
- water,as needed
- kosher salt,as needed
- 1½lbsbroccoli,cut into 1-inch florets, stems peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2tbspextra virgin olive oil
- ¼cupshallots,minced
- 2tspfresh ginger,minced
- 1jalapeno,seeded and chopped
- 1scallion,thinly sliced
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the barley and cook over moderately high heat, stirring for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
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Add 3 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes until the barley is tender and the water is absorbed.
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Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, bring ½-inch of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, cover, and cook for about 2 minutes until bright green. Drain and pat dry.
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Wipe out the skillet and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in olive oil. Add the broccoli stems and stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Add the shallots, ginger, and jalapeño and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the broccoli florets, season with salt, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
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Off the heat, stir in the barley and scallion, and the remaining butter. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 366.92kcal
- Fat: 17.11g
- Saturated Fat: 6.70g
- Trans Fat: 0.35g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7.32g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.62g
- Carbohydrates: 47.46g
- Fiber: 12.92g
- Sugar: 4.30g
- Protein: 11.00g
- Cholesterol: 22.90mg
- Sodium: 585.43mg
- Calcium: 105.05mg
- Potassium: 804.74mg
- Iron: 3.13mg
- Vitamin A: 129.80µg
- Vitamin C: 157.43mg
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