Best 8 Delicious Barley Bake Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with barley, a versatile grain celebrated for its nutty flavor and chewy texture. Discover a collection of delectable barley bake recipes that showcase the grain's versatility and ability to transform simple ingredients into heartwarming dishes. From savory bakes brimming with vegetables, hearty meats, and aromatic herbs to comforting casseroles enveloped in creamy sauces and topped with a golden crust, these recipes promise a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a wholesome weeknight meal, a hearty brunch option, or an impressive centerpiece for your next gathering, these barley bake recipes have you covered. Prepare to be captivated by the delightful harmony of flavors and textures as barley takes center stage in these culinary creations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BARLEY BAKE



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This is a delicious change of pace from potato casseroles. Slivered almonds give it a nice crunch.-Lamar Lyons Parker, Peoria, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
2 cups vegetable broth, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, celery and onions in butter until tender. Add barley; cook and stir until barley is golden brown, about 6-7 minutes., In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine barley mixture, 1 cup broth and parsley. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes., Uncover; stir in almonds and remaining broth. Bake 45-50 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BARLEY BAKE



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Easy and good dish for potlucks. The pine nuts make all the difference! The mushrooms are optional. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by KATINHAT

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup 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 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 the mixture to a 2 quart casserole dish, and stir in the vegetable broth.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

NUTTY BARLEY BAKE



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Make and share this Nutty Barley Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sml212

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth

Steps:

  • In a skillet, over medium heat, saute the barley, onion and almonds in the butter until lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish, I used a glass dish.
  • Add the parsley, pepper and salt, stir to mix.
  • Add the broth, stir to mix.
  • Bake in the oven at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

VEGETABLE BARLEY BAKE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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. , Cover and bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NUTTY BARLEY BAKE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 additional parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BAKED BARLEY



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup hulled barley
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the barley into a 1 1/2-quart ceramic or glass baking dish (with a lid) and add the butter, salt and boiling water. Stir to combine. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place the lid on top of the foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, remove the cover, fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

24 BEST WAYS TO COOK WITH BARLEY (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)



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These amazing barley recipes are so full of flavor! From soup to risotto to salad, barley is hearty, satisfying, and delicious!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 24

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables Barley
Vegetable Barley Soup
Barley Risotto
Beef Barley Soup
Barley Salad
Barley Stuffed Bell Peppers
Barley Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Feta
Chicken Barley Soup
Fall Spinach Barley Risotto (Orzotto con Spinaci)
Baked Barley with Mushrooms
Barley Porridge with Blueberries
Breakfast Barley Porridge
Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Goose Stew with Barley and Mushrooms
Turkey Barley Soup
Barley Rice
Vegetarian Barley Stuffed Squash
Homemade Lemon Barley Water
Kale Barley Salad with Feta and a Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Korean Barley Tea (Boricha)
Barley Salad with Roasted Carrots
Barley Salad with Summer Squash
Barley Risotto with Mushrooms
Barley Pilaf

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a barley recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

DELICIOUS BARLEY CASSEROLE



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This is a nice change to have in place of rice, regular barley will need a longer cooking time, try to use pearly barley

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Grains

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter (or 2 tablespoons each butter and olive oil)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt and pepper (optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large frypan saute the onions in butter over medium heat until just light golden brown (about 8 minutes).
  • Add in mushrooms and garlic and saute for another 5-7 minutes more.
  • Add in barley; saute until lightly browned (this should take about 7-8 minutes).
  • Add in 2 cups broth and pepper to taste (no need to add salt as the stock has added salt) bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
  • Transfer to a large greased casserole dish.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven,add in remaining 1 cup broth.
  • Return to oven and bake for 30 minutes more.
  • Add more liquid if the mixture becomes too dry.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired Note: grated Parmesan cheese or grated cheddar cheese may be mixed in to the warm casserole after baking if desired, also the recipe may be prepared on top of the stove in a large saute pan, instead of baking in the oven if desired.

Tips:

  • Use pearl barley: Pearl barley is the most common type of barley used in baking. It has a chewy texture and nutty flavor.
  • Soak the barley before baking: Soaking the barley overnight or for at least 4 hours helps to soften it and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. You can add any vegetables you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, or peas.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the bake. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can also help to flavor the bake. You can add any herbs or spices you like, such as rosemary, thyme, sage, basil, or oregano.
  • Bake the barley bake until the barley is tender: The bake is done when the barley is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Barley bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can feel free to customize it to your liking. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices, or you can even use a different type of grain, such as quinoa or brown rice.

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