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Cooked Barley

Eaten on its own or used to bulk up soups or stews, barley is a high-fiber, often-overlooked grain.

Serves 6
Ready in 70 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 60 mins
282 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 cups pearl barley

Steps

1
In a large pot, heat 6 cups salted water to a boil on high.
2
Add barley to pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 50–60 min., until barley is tender. Check water level after 25 min., adding more water, if needed.
3
Let barley stand, covered, 10 min. Drain, if needed.

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