BARLEY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Submitted by freefood
Pearl barley browned in margarine and baked with cauliflower, mushrooms, shredded carrots, and onion in vegetable broth. A cozy vegetarian casserole with zero cholesterol.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
7 minCOOK
READY
This vegetarian casserole lets whole grains and simple vegetables do all the heavy lifting.
Pearl barley gets lightly browned in margarine for a toasted, nutty base.
Onions and cauliflower florets cook next, followed by mushrooms and finely shredded carrots that practically melt into the dish as it bakes.
Everything goes into a casserole with water, broth mix, garlic powder, and pepper, then bakes covered for just over an hour.
The barley absorbs the broth and turns creamy while the vegetables soften into tender, savory bites throughout.
Kitchen Tips
- Shred the carrots finely. They break down during the long bake and thicken the liquid into a silky sauce around the barley.
- Stir a few times during baking to keep the top layer from drying out and to distribute the broth evenly.
- Swap the margarine for butter if you’re not keeping it dairy-free. The flavor will be richer.
Ingredients
Directions
preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
lightly oil a 1¾ quart casserole or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
melt 1 tablespoon of the margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
add barley and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
place in prepared casserole.
melt remaining margarine in skillet.
add onions and cauliflower.
cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
addmushrooms and carrots.
cook 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
add vegetables to casserole.
in a small bowl, combine water, broth mix, garlic powder and pepper.
mix well and add to casserole.
mix well, cover and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, until barley is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
stir several times while baking.
let stand 5 minutes, then mix and serve.
in each serving: 135 calories, 4 grams protein, 4 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrates, 268 milligrams sodium, zero cholesterol.
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