HARVEST VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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This is a great way to use fresh garden vegetable on a large scale with only minimal preparation. It's colorful, flavorful and good for you.-JoLynn Hill, Roosevelt, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield about 28 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 large onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large green peppers, cut into chunks
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into chunks
4 large carrots, cut into chunks
4 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1 to 2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
3 cups boiling water
1 cup medium pearl barley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons paprika
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In several large skillets, saute onions in oil until tender. Add peppers; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, beans, cauliflower, peas and salt. , In a large bowl, dissolve bullion in water; stir in the barley and garlic. Transfer to three greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with vegetable mixture. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with paprika. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until barley and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.