Nutty Barley Bake

Name: Nutty Barley Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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 and green onions, optional

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

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 and green onions, 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. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 257 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein.

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

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kaly_ab

Jan 10, 2018

Absolutely wonderful! I will be making this recipe many times in the future!Wonderful flavor! Redawna
ahmom

Aug 10, 2016

Excellent and easy to prepare!
jpruittcdp

Aug 6, 2014

Very good recipe plus it's something different!
dani.f

Feb 6, 2013

Made it several times. Makes a great and different side dish for a change.
Schmiedt

Jul 9, 2011

Excellent!
cook461

May 20, 2011

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

Nov 22, 2010

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

Aug 27, 2009

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.
Mooster

Oct 20, 2008

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

Sep 14, 2008

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