Nutty Barley Bake Recipe

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When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me "the barley lady", and now I wouldn't dare bring anything this dish. Even if I double the recipe, I come home with an empty pan. -Renate Crump, Los Angeles, California

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Nutty Barley Bake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • Additional parsley, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 262 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 678 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Barley Bake in Taste of Home October/November 1999, p39

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Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

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Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2011 by Schmiedt

Excellent!


Reviewed on May. 20, 2011 by cook461

It was great! I added chopped carrots since the chopper was out for the onion. It was delicious!


Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by kay.s.rice

I started making this many years ago when it was first published. My husband wouldn't have Thanksgiving without it!


Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by Kris Countryman

I did not use the butter; but put all the ingredients into the microwave. I cooked it on a lower setting and it was delicious. I liked lowering the fat content and it was nice and moist without the butter.


Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by Mooster

This is excellent! I served it for a group dinner party and everyone loved it!


Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by saw-whet

Good recipe. I have successfully prepared this on the stovetop, adding a bit more liquid than the recipe calls for.


Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2008 by kaly_ab

Absolutely wonderful!  I will be making this recipe many time in the future!

Wonderful flavor!

 

Redawna


Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2008 by FriedaG

This recipe is so good that I've served it with everything from roast beef to roast chicken to ham. It started as a holiday instead-of-stuffing dish for my family, but now I make it any time of the year.

 
 
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