Jar-Cooked Barley, cooks in half the time in the microwave. Thanks to this technique, we can enjoy a good first course with barley in just 6 minutes of cooking! I often cook this grain, sometimes making it more flavorful with jar-cooked Campidanese barley and other times preparing it lighter. Unlike rice, barley has a low glycemic index. A vegetarian first course, low glycemic index and without turning on the stove, what more could you ask for? Just put everything raw in the jar and cook it. It is the jar cooking, a mix between steaming and pot cooking, which will enhance the flavor. Not to mention that jar cooking preserves the vitamins of the vegetables, thanks to the speed of cooking. This allows us to enjoy a healthy and tasty dish!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 20 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 7 oz flat green beans
- 1 potato (about 5 oz)
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- Half red onion
- 6 leaves basil
- 3.5 oz barley
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
What You Need for Jar Cooking
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Jar 1-liter with a thin seal
Extra Tips for Jar-Cooked Barley
Depending on the season, you can replace the green beans with other vegetables of your choice. For example, a mix of peppers, zucchini, and eggplant.
