This barley bake is a potluck favorite! Toasted pine nuts add a rich, nutty flavor, while optional mushrooms bring earthy depth. Finish with fresh parsley for a bright, delicious touch.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans vegetable broth
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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 mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish. Stir in vegetable broth.
- Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender.
