Pearl barley recipes

A versatile and nourishing grain that works wonders in soups, stews and winter salads. Try one of our varied recipes.

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Celeriac, bacon and barley soup

Celeriac, bacon and barley soup

This warming winter soup by Georgina Hayden is filled with the comforting aromas of smoky...

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Barley, aubergine and pomegranate salad

Barley, aubergine and pomegranate salad

A make-ahead salad recipe, with pearl barley and aubergine, that’s great for a packed lunch...

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Pearl barley and vegetable stew

Pearl barley and vegetable stew

Use up root vegetables in this comforting vegetarian stew recipe. On the table and ready...

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Chicken with baked pearl barley risotto

Chicken with baked pearl barley risotto

Pearl barley replaces rice in this not-so-traditional risotto recipe. This baked version uses chicken thighs,...

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Mushroom and spinach pearl barley risotto

Mushroom and spinach pearl barley risotto

This vegetarian risotto recipe is made with pearl barley as opposed to rice. The fibre...

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Pearl barley salad

Pearl barley salad

A wholesome salad recipe full of filling pearl barley and bursts of juicy tomato and...

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Pot-braised chicken and barley

Pot-braised chicken and barley

Save washing-up with this basic, hearty one-pot chicken recipe – it’s full of fragrant herbs,...

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Easy leek and kale pearl barley with crispy lardons

Easy leek and kale pearl barley with crispy...

Think risotto, then crank things up a notch – this hearty combination of kale, leeks...

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Easy green pearl barley salad with roast parsnips and goat’s cheese

Easy green pearl barley salad with roast parsnips...

A vegetarian salad recipe, made with pearl barley, parsnips and goats cheese, is great for...

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Cider-braised chicken thighs with pearl barley, bacon, carrots and peas

Cider-braised chicken thighs with pearl barley, bacon, carrots...

September sees the ripening and falling of cider apples. Here Debbie Major shares her traditionally...

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Roast squash with pumpkin seed pesto

Roast squash with pumpkin seed pesto

A hearty winter salad recipe made with red onion, pearl barley, feta cheese and a...

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Warm chicken, barley and mushroom salad

Warm chicken, barley and mushroom salad

This warm chicken, barley and mushroom salad recipe makes a lovely autumnal lunch.

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Smoked haddock, leeks and pearl barley

Smoked haddock, leeks and pearl barley

We’ve used a classic poaching technique to produce a lovely melt in the mouth haddock...

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Chicken and pearl barley broth

Chicken and pearl barley broth

A hearty warming chicken soup recipe that’s just about perfect for a chilly day.

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Chicken, leek and pearl barley stew with parsley dumplings

Chicken, leek and pearl barley stew with parsley...

This stew is the perfect winter warmer. The herb dumplings and pearl barley mean you...

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Lamb and pearl barley casserole with mustard parsley dumplings

Lamb and pearl barley casserole with mustard parsley...

This lamb casserole recipe can be made ahead of time then put in the freezer...

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