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Instant Pot Barley (Pearl, Hulled or Quick)

This is the easy way to cook barley! You'll love the fluffy, perfectly moist texture of this Instant Pot Barley.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
quick pressure release2 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Instant Pot Barley
Cooking Method: Instant Pot
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp salt optional

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup barley and 2 cups water to an instant pot. Sprinkle in 1/4 tsp salt, if desired.
  • Close lid to instant pot and switch sealing valve to the sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Quick release steam and open instant pot.
  • Scoop out barley and serve.

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Notes

  • Using salt is optional. Add to taste.
  • Be sure to allow all steam to release and pin to drop before opening instant pot.
  • Most important is the ratio of barley to water. For pearl barley, cook 1 cup of barley to 2 cups of water.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg