Cumin-Scented Barley Recipe

Name: Cumin-Scented Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/4 cups pearl barley; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup sweet or dry Madeira; 3/4 cup finely sliced scallions; 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; ⅓ cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 3 tablespoons black or golden raisins; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups pearl barley
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup sweet or dry Madeira
3/4 cup finely sliced scallions
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons black or golden raisins
Salt to taste

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Heat oil and onions in an enamel or stainless-steel casserole until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Add barley and 1 tablespoon of butter, stirring until barley is coated.
4
Add cumin and pepper and saute until barley starts to crackle, about 5 minutes.
5
Add chicken stock and Madeira, bring to a boil, then cover.
6
Cook in the oven until barley is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes.
7
Remove and stir in the rest of the butter, scallions, parsley, walnuts, raisins and salt to taste.
8
Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
9
Serve with lamb.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 1/4 cups pearl barley, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Cumin-Scented Barley falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cumin-Scented Barley

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