Best Hearty Barley Bake Recipes

HEARTY BARLEY BAKE

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Barley is a nice change of pace from the usual pasta or rice in this colorful casserole from Jenny Browning of Cypress, Texas. It's chock-full of spicy sausage and a variety of vegetables including spinach, carrots and corn.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
12 ounces bulk pork sausage
1-1/2 cups cooked barley
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. , In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add to mushroom mixture. Stir in the barley, corn, spinach, onions, savory, thyme, marjoram and pepper., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HEARTY BARLEY BAKE

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Provided by Denise Miles

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 c freshly sliced mushrooms
1 c thinly sliced carrots
1/2 c chopped onion
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 clove garlic,minced
12 oz bulk pork sausage
1 can(s) cream style corn
10 oz spinach, frozen,thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 c barley,cooked
3 green onions,chopped
1 tsp dried savory
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. In same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add to mushroom mixture. Stir in the barley, corn, spinach, onions, savory, thyme, marjoram.
3. Transfer to a greased shallow baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 min longer or until cheese is melted

HEARTY EGGPLANT BARLEY BAKE

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I just adopted this recipes after trying, so good, super easy, we are newbie vegetarians, but you wont miss the meat in this one

Provided by zoe pane

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c mushrooms, chopped
1/4 c chopped green bell pepper
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 c eggplant, cubed
2 Tbsp water
16 oz tomatoes, chopped
1.5 c water
3/4 c barley, quick cooking
1/2 c chili sauce
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp honey
1 tsp vegetarian worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. In a large no-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions, mushrooms, peppers and garlic in 1 tablespoon water until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add eggplant and 2 tablespoon water; saute until softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes (with their juice), 1 1/2 cups water, barley, chili sauce, parsley, honey (or syrup), worcestershire sauce, marjoram and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until barley is tender.