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Instant Pot Pearl Barley
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4 from 7 votes

Instant Pot Pearl Barley

This Instant Pot Pearl Barley cooks up quickly and easily in the pressure cooker with just three simple ingredients - a huge timesaver for busy weeknights!
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time25 mins
15 mins
Total Time43 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barley
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 176kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1.5. C pearl barley
  • 3 C water
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add all three ingredients to the Instant Pot. Lock the lid and seal the valve.
  • Set the timer for high pressure or manual pressure, for 25 minutes.
  • Once done, allow a natural release for 15 minutes.

Notes

Broth (chicken, beef or vegetable) can be substituted for the water. If your broth has additional sodium, feel free to eliminate the additional salt in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg