Best Barley Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

BARLEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine the broth, mushrooms, and barley.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until barley is tender.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Cut sweet peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes.
• If desired, precook pepper halves in boiling water for 3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.
• In a medium mixing bowl stir together the egg, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tomato, zucchini, bread crumbs, basil, rosemary, onion salt, and bottled hot pepper sauce.
• Stir in cooked barley mixture.
• Place peppers, cut side up, in a 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
• Spoon barley mixture into the pepper halves.
• Bake stuffed peppers, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is heated through.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over the peppers.
• Return to oven; bake 2 minutes more.
• Carefully transfer peppers to a serving platter.
• If desired, garnish with fresh rosemary and dried red chili peppers.

BARLEY & MUSHROOM STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring until the onions are browned.
• Stir in the barley, parsley, thyme and pepper (ground). Stir in the cheese; set aside.
• Rinse the bell peppers. Cut off the tops; remove and discard the seeds and pith.
• If necessary, make a thin slice on the bottom of each pepper to balance. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each pepper.
• Stand the peppers upright in a baking dish just large enough to accommodate them.
• Pour the sauce into the baking dish.
• Bake 30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.