Pot Barley

Barley is a wonderful whole grain for you to add into your diet. Although pearl barley is still good for you, pot barley is less refined and has a superior nutritional profile. Bottom line, look for the pot barley first.

Ingredients

1 cup barley
3 cups water or broth
1/2 teaspoon salt (unless broth is salted)

Directions

Soak the barley for 8 hours or overnight in ample water.
Rinse the barley in a strainer. Drain well and remove any debris that may have made into your barley.
Now bring the 3 cups of water or broth to a boil. Add the barley, reduce heat to simmer and cover with a lid.
Simmer barley for 1 hour, strain remaining water and serve.

PREP 5 mins
COOK 60 mins