Best Vegetarian Barley Casserole With Sun Dried Tomato And Basil Pesto Recipes

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PEARL BARLEY CASSEROLE



Pearl Barley Casserole image

This is a very tasty way to serve a very healthy grain that is often overlooked. I never use the mushrooms as I don't care for them and often add chopped carrots, red pepper, or grated zucchini.

Provided by Pjaros

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes. Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter. Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BARLEY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



Barley Vegetable Casserole image

This gives you 2 large hearty portions or you can serve it as a side and get 4-6 servings. this is a vegan main dish that can be served to a meat eater and satisfy them. The barley makes it a filling stick to your ribs meal. that will satisfy the most picky of eaters. enjoy!

Provided by Joan Hunt

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 c uncooked barley (not quick cook)
1 c plus 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, divided
2 c frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp vegan margarine
1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 1-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. Place barley and 2 tablespoons broth in nonstick skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned. transfer to prepared casserole.
  • 3. Add Vegetables, garlic powder, pepper and remaining 1 cup broth to casserole; mix well.
  • 4. Cover and bake 50 minutes or until barley is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring several times during baking. Stir in margarine and salt, if desired. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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