Pearl Barley + Product Review
2011
This is another first for me. I’ve never tried pearl barley before, but ended up picking some up from the store over the weekend. You don’t have to buy this brand, any grocery store sells this near the rice, dried beans, lentils. And the best part is? It’s super cheap!
It does take a long time to cook. 45 minutes, so you need to either make a batch ahead of time, or plan accordingly if you are going to make this. I wasn’t sure what the texture would be like, but once it was cooked and I tasted it, I LOVED it! It’s kind of chewy, but soft at the same time.
Since it was the first time making it, I just added a diced green onion, carrots, red pepper and a little stir fry sauce as a snack.
For a one cup cooked serving, it’s only 193 calories. It has 12% of your iron for the day as well as 24% of the fiber you need. It’s low in fat, and is known to help lower cholesterol, maintain blood sugar levels, so its helpful for diabetics, as well as it helps keep you fuller longer.
You can use it in stir fries, in soups, stews, casseroles, etc…
I plan to make like a breakfast dish with it tomorrow, with a little cheese and chopped up egg + veggies!
Have you had pearl barley before? What do you make with it?
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Also, I wanted to tell you about Mom’s Best Naturals Cereals. I was sent 2 of their cereals, as well as a box of Kashi and Kellogg’s to compare the taste and see if I saw a difference(as part of their Mom’s Best Natural’s Better Breakfast Challenge). I actually don’t buy cereal that often because of the price factor. I’m not willing to fork over $5.00 + for a box of sugary cereal that my kids will devour in two seconds. However, one thing about Mom’s Best Naturals is that its 20-50% less than other brands. (I like that!)
Mom’s Best Naturals uses high quality ingredients, without preservatives, artificial colorings and high fructose corn syrup. Mom’s Best also is devoted to the environment, looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing waste and reducing water usage.
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I <3 cereal, but agree its expensive. I try to stock up when there are sales & I have coupons. I am eager to try Mom's Best. Its carried at a stor not far from my work.
I’ve never tried (or heard of) Mom’s Best. And we LOVE cereal!!!
Have a great day!
I love barley and use it to make soup. In fact, it’s one of the teenager’s favorite soups, and he recently reminded me that I hadn’t made it in years… So I’ve been making it several times in the last few weeks…
I’ve never had it! I’ve been wanting to try more grains though and barley is on my lit – thanks for the review!
I’m liking the “pearl” forms of grains – will have to try the barley next. I think the only barley I’ve ever had was in a soup, but it looked more “split” than round like what you show.
Mom’s Best – love the name…how could it not be the best?!?
Pearl barley! I love that stuff. I put it in my Chex Mix every year. I can’t make a batch of cookies without it. I sprinkle it on my Special K in the morning. It goes great on a ham & cheese sandwich. But best of all, I add it to Jell-O.
YUM.
It looks great. Try to make your sister smile today
Dave
I’ve never had pearl barley before, and actually have never heard of it :/ I’ll have to try it out though. Yours looks great.
I throw pearl barley into a lot of soups I make, it does take long to cook. I have never made it as a side, thanks for the idea.
We love cereal and my kids go thru a lot of it with milk and without.
Hi Jenn. LOVE barley, and haven’t made it in a while, you’ve inspired me to get some soon. I’ve made barley “risotto”, pilaf and salads before. Have a great day!!!
I’ve tried regular barley, not pearl barley. In fact I’m going to make chicken and barley soup tonight!
I just used the pearl barley in a cabbage soup this weekend. Been eating it all week for lunch. Though my favorite use is a breakfast barley in the crockpot.
I love barley in soup! It makes it really seem like comfort food! Now I will have to try it in a salad.