Barley Bake

Toasted pine nuts add rich, nutty flavor to this barley bake, while optional mushrooms bring earthy depth. Finish with fresh parsley for a pop of color!

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, barley, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until barley is lightly browned.

Step 4

Mix in green onions, mushrooms, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in vegetable broth.