Barley Brown Rice

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Barley Brown Rice

Fragrant and delicious and goes perfect with many of our other recipes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups short- or medium-grain brown rice
• ½ cup pearl barley
• 3 ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice and barley in a sieve, then drain and move to a 4-5 quart heavy pot.
2. Add water and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook covered, about 45 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 10 minutes. Stir with a rubber spatula.

Notes

Variations to Try

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All in for Whole Grains