Barley Bake

Easy and good dish for potlucks. The pine nuts make all the difference! The mushrooms are optional. Garnish with fresh parsley.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup pine nuts
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup uncooked pearl barley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, barley, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until barley is lightly browned. Mix in green onions, mushrooms, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish, and stir in the vegetable broth.

Step 3

Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender.