Vegetable Barley Bake

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 55 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023
Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements just about any main course and other sides, too. —Shirley Doyle, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Vegetable Barley Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium sweet red or green peppers, chopped
  • 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute peppers, mushrooms and onions in butter 8-10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in broth, barley and pepper.
  2. Cover and bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 155 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1.500 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.

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