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Baked Barley

Saffron-and-Mushroom Barley Risotto
Many vegan dishes (like fruit salad and peanut butter and jelly) are already beloved, but the problem faced by many of us is in imagining less-traditional dishes that are interesting and not challenging. Here are some more creative options to try.

Barley, Risotto Style

Sweet Potato-Apricot Casserole

Beet Greens, Green Garlic and Barley Gratin
I use a certain formula for Provençal gratins combining grains and vegetables. I cook the greens and garlic, and then toss them with a cup of cooked grains, three eggs, a half cup of milk and some Gruyère cheese. I happened to have purple barley in my freezer when trying out this recipe, but you can use any type of barley, brown rice or arborio rice.

White Bean Puree

Scotch Barley Soup

Mushroom and Barley Ragout
This healthy and simple side dish can be prepared ahead of time. It's a perfect standby to re-heat throughout the week and pair with your choice of meat or other protein.

Heirloom Squash Salad With Pepita Purée and Pickled Shallots

White Beans With Carrots and Roasted Garlic

Stuffed Butternut Squash

Lemon Barley Stuffing
Grain stuffings are an elegant alternative to bread stuffing on the Thanksgiving table, and one that happens to work well for any gluten-avoiding guests. Here the barley is tossed with roasted shiitake mushrooms, chive butter, hazelnuts and plenty of lemon to zip it up. Stuff it in the turkey if you'd like, or serve it alongside as a supple, addictive dressing.

Herbed Barley

Skillet Collards and Winter Squash
Barley water is used to make nutritious beverages in many cuisines. I discovered that it can be useful as a sort of sauce when I used the water I'd drained from my purple barley to moisten a pan of vegetables. The barley water added rich flavor and texture to the already delicious vegetables.

Kush

Green Garlic Tabbouleh
This heady version of classic tabbouleh salad is for garlic lovers only. Instead of the salad relying solely on parsley, the green garlic stems add intensity and pungency to the mix, while a touch of mint adds freshness. You can tone down the garlic flavor by increasing the parsley-to-green-garlic ratio if you like, or vice versa. And if you can’t get young green garlic with floppy, soft green stems, use scallions or ramp greens instead. Garlic chives will also work. This is best made in late spring when green garlic is just coming into season; it will be at its most tender and mildest then.

Gray Foy's Mixed Greens

Savory Grain-Stuffed Squash

Greens-and-Sardine Salad

Bulgur With Peas

Bulgur and Lentil Salad
The best lentils for this hearty salad are French green lentils or black beluga lentils. They’re more likely to stay intact while cooking than brown lentils.

Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas and Herbs
This is the type of satisfying high-protein grain and legume dish that easily occupies the center of your dinner plate, accompanied by vegetables or a salad. Cook the chickpeas, then use the soaking water for reconstituting the bulgur. It couldn’t be a simpler dish to make.

Tuna Casserole
