Barley by Seth Leischner

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-24 20:22:47 UTC

Nutritional Information

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-24 20:24:56 UTC

Where, when, and how Barley grows

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-24 20:32:25 UTC

Barley originated from Near East/Fertile Crescent region. It also grows in North Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Yemen. Also eastern Asia. Barely first came in 8500 BC. Barley grows by sunlight and water. It can tolerate temperatures to 1 degree Celsius. It is preferred planting from late April to June but this varies for each region's frost and seasonal effects. It matures in hot dry weather.

Typical cooking methods

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-24 20:43:19 UTC

Typical cooking methods for Barley are absorbtion, boiling, and steaming.

Foods typically eaten with Barley

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-24 20:47:04 UTC

25% of all Barley is used for making alcohol. It is a key ingredient in beer and whiskey production. Half of the barley produced in the united states is used as animal feed.

Barley Recipe

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-25 22:37:46 UTC

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 14-ounce can vegetable broth

1 cup quick-cooking barley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed

Barley Recipe

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-25 22:39:39 UTC

Preperation:Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add broth, barley, thyme, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the barley is done, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in black-eyed peas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Work Cited

sethleischner1 — 2014-03-25 22:51:11 UTC

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