These morning bowls couldn't be easier to prepare, but the barley does take a while to cook; I put a pot on the stove first thing in the morning..." - From: Whole-Grain Mornings

*Few Americans eat barley, perhaps owing to its lengthy cooking time (barley takes even longer to cook than brown rice). My solution: quick-cooking barley flakes." - From: AICR

Made in under 30 minutes, using cooked chicken, chicken broth and frozen mixed vegetables. - From: the National Chicken Council

"Here's a great example of how to cook a healthy dish in minutes." - From: The Eating Well Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook