BARLEY BAKE

Barley Bake image

This is a delicious change of pace from potato casseroles. Slivered almonds give it a nice crunch.-Lamar Lyons Parker, Peoria, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
2 cups vegetable broth, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, celery and onions in butter until tender. Add barley; cook and stir until barley is golden brown, about 6-7 minutes., In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine barley mixture, 1 cup broth and parsley. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes., Uncover; stir in almonds and remaining broth. Bake 45-50 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.