Instant Pot Barley
Instant Pot Barley is pressure cooked easily using no special tools and little preparation. Season and enjoy as a side dish or toss in salads, soups, stews and other dishes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 117kcal
Cost: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
Pearl Barley
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 cups water or broth
Hulled Barley
- 1 cup hulled barley
- 2.5 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Rinse the barley under cool running water to remove dust, debris, and excess starches. Pour barley and water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Stir, close the lid and seal. Set to pressure cook/manual on high for 22 minutes. If using hulled barley, change the time to 25 minutes.
- Complete a quick release of the pressure (or natural release if preferred) Remove the lid and fluff barley with a wooden spoon. Remove from inner pot and transfer to a serving or storage bowl.
Notes
Cook's Tip #1: Add seasonings or spices to the water if eating as a side dish. Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth can also be used for added flavor.
Cook's Tip #2: If using older barley, you may need to add ¼ cup of water. If you're unsure about whether your barley has aged, add the extra water but simply drain the barley after pressure cooking if needed.
Storing: Store cooked barley for up to 5 days in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
