TWO-GRAIN VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Two-Grain Vegetable Casserole image

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh small mushrooms, quartered
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can 8-oz whole kernel corn, drained, or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/3 cup snipped parsley
1/4 cup bulgar
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole, combine all ingredients except cheese. Cover and bake in a 350° oven about 1 hour or till barley and bulgar are tender, stirring once halfway through the baking time.
Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or till cheese is melted.
To make ahead: Prepare and cook casserole as directed, except do not add cheese. Cool, cover, and freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 55 minutes or till heated through, stirring once. Stir again. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or till cheese is melted.