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Instant Pot Barley Recipe: Simple Steps

This Instant Pot Barley Recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a nutritious side dish or base for your meals. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have perfectly cooked barley in no time.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 170 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

General

  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • to taste salt

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the barley under cold water.
  • Place barley, water or broth, and salt in the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Fluff the barley with a fork and serve.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect as a side dish or a base for salads and bowls. Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 1gPotassium: 150mgFiber: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Barley, Easy Recipe, Instant Pot
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