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Okay, I finally understand the ingenuousness of \u201chealth bowls\u201d\u2014it\u2019s a fabulous way to enjoy a healthy one-bowl-meal using a mix of grains, fresh vegetables and whatever else you have on hand. In this case, a healthy better-than-rice bowl of barley, fresh spinach, sweet dried cranberries, and toasted pine nuts. End result — an ultra-satisfying, easy and nutritious meal. It\u2019s not quite a salad, and I\u2019m not sure it would qualify as a quasi-risotto, so I guess it\u2019s somewhere in between those two. Name unknown. Hence \u201cBarley Bowl\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Consider pearl barley a healthier choice over rice<\/h2>\n

Did I tell you that barley is one of my go-to-grains? Not only does it have a fantastic chewy texture and unique nutty taste, but even pearl barley, which is not entirely a whole grain, has more fiber than white, brown and wild rice. This less robust, “polished” grain still retains many vital nutrients, but if you want a whole grain option that really packs a nutritional bunch, then go ahead used hulled barley. It\u2019s minimally processed\u2014and carefully so, as to ensure that only the tough inedible outer hull is removed. But it takes longer to cook, so plan ahead. Alternatively, give it a soak overnight to speed things up. Plus soaking whole grains is said to help unleash even more of their nutrients, support better absorption of the various vitamins and minerals, as well as aid in digestion. All good things.<\/p>\n

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This barley bowl is also great using alternative grains<\/h2>\n

I choose pearled barley for this recipe but it can easily be swapped out for other grains that have a similar texture. Gr\u00fcnkern<\/a> is a great choice or pearled spelt since both of which don’t need a lot of time to cook. Gr\u00fcnkern is a personal favorite as it is highly nutritious and has a deliciously nutty flavor and chewy texture. And it’s the healthier option compared to pearled grains which are no longer considered “whole” grains. The cooking time of Gr\u00fcnkern is similar to pearled grains, and you can save time by soaking the whole grain overnight in double the amount of fresh, cold water and bringing it to the boil the next day with the soaking water. This reduces the cooking time to only 10-15 minutes; and preserves valuable vitamins.<\/p>\n

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Barley Bowl with Lemon-Spinach Pesto\u200f<\/h2>
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