Hearty Pearl Barley Bake
Hearty Pearl Barley Bake brings nutty, tender grains together with sweet onion, earthy mushrooms, and green bell pepper in a buttery, brothy blend. Each bite is comforting and well-seasoned, with a pleasant chew from the barley and a savory depth from chicken stock. Serve it as a cozy side for weeknight dinners or a satisfying vegetarian-friendly main by swapping in vegetable broth.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt butter in a 1 ½-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat.
- 3
Add onion and cook until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Add celery and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in barley until it is coated with the butter.
- 6
Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper; season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover the Dutch oven.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes.
- 10
Uncover the Dutch oven and continue baking until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes more.
- 11
Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
- Calories 407.93 kcal High
- Protein 12.01 g Good Source
- Carbs 57.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.86 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 33.54 mg Moderate
- Sodium 558.25 mg High
- Fiber 12.62 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.44 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.35 g Low Source
- Calcium 58.14 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.98 mg Moderate
- Potassium 856.15 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 201.6 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 8.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅