Best 6 Delicious Barley Casserole Recipes

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Looking for a hearty, comforting dish that's packed with flavor and nutrition? Look no further than this delicious barley casserole! Made with wholesome barley, tender vegetables, and a savory broth, this casserole is a feast for the senses. The barley provides a chewy texture and nutty flavor, while the vegetables add sweetness and crunch. The broth, infused with herbs and spices, brings it all together to create a truly satisfying dish. This versatile casserole can be tailored to your liking - add your favorite protein, such as chicken, beef, or tofu, or experiment with different vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this barley casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

In this article, you'll find three delightful barley casserole recipes that are perfect for any occasion. The first recipe is a classic barley casserole, made with a combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices. The second recipe is a hearty beef barley casserole, perfect for a cold winter night. And the third recipe is a vegetarian barley casserole, packed with colorful vegetables and a creamy sauce. With these three recipes, you'll have a delicious and satisfying barley casserole for every taste and preference.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEARL BARLEY CASSEROLE



Pearl Barley Casserole image

This is a very tasty way to serve a very healthy grain that is often overlooked. I never use the mushrooms as I don't care for them and often add chopped carrots, red pepper, or grated zucchini.

Provided by Pjaros

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes. Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter. Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

ONION BARLEY CASSEROLE



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MY HUSBAND and I grew up on plain hearty foods, and we both learned early on that simple food, well prepared, maintains good health. I always felt I was giving my family the best when I prepared this dish. They loved the nutty flavor and chewy texture of the barley, and it was a delicious departure from rice as a side dish.-Elaine Kremenak Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 can (4 ounces) whole button mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • In an ovenproof skillet, saute barley in oil until golden brown. Stir in water, bouillon and salt; bring to boil. Remove from the heat; add onions and mushrooms. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BARLEY CASSEROLE



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"Growing up on a farm, I was used to eating good wholesome food, including a variety of barley dishes," informs Alice Kaluzy of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. "This casserole was my first attempt at cooking with barley, The results were as yummy and comforting as I'd remembered."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
7 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large ovenproof skillet, saute the celery, carrots, onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the barley, salt and pepper. Stir in 2-1/2 cups broth. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes., Stir in parsley and remaining broth; sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BARLEY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Got this one off a box of barley. The original recipe was just "Hot Barley Casserole" so I added a bit to it. Nothing fancy here - just yummy chicken and good chewy barley. The original recipe didn't have much in the way of seasonings - I usually add some thyme or sage or other herbs.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 cup barley
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups water
1 -2 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
thyme (optional)
sage (optional)
tarragon, whatever you like (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add onion and celery, cook and stir till tender.
  • Add barley, cook about 2 minutes or till light golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Add barley mixture, mix well.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Cover and cook about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 48.6, Sodium 481.2, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 11.3

BARLEY CASSEROLE



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Provided by James Beard

Categories     Mushroom     Onion     Side     Bake     High Fiber     Casserole/Gratin     Barley     Winter     House & Garden     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound mushrooms
4-5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped very fine
1 cup pearl barley
Salt, pepper
2-3 cups beef or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Slice the mushroom caps and chop the stems. Heat the butter in a skillet and add the chopped onion. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes and add the mushrooms. Cook another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the barley and brown it lightly, mixing it well with the onions and mushrooms. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour into a buttered casserole. Add enough boiling broth to cover the mixture and come 1/2" above it. Cover the casserole tightly and bake in a 350°F. oven for 25 minutes. Taste the barley for doneness. Add more broth, if necessary, and continue cooking until the liquid is absorbed and the barley tender. Serve as an accompaniment to duck, game, goose, squab and other kinds of poultry - wherever you would use wild rice.
  • Variations
  • Add finely slivered buttered almonds to the barley just before serving.
  • Cook chicken gizzards in a well-seasoned broth and use the broth to cook the barley. Add the thinly sliced gizzards at the last minute.
  • Add sautéd chicken livers and some chopped fresh parsley to the barley casserole just before serving.
  • Substitute 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions for the onion and add 1/4 cup finely chopped celery and 3/4 cup thinly sliced water chestnuts. Season the broth with a few dashes of soy sauce. Serve this oriental version of barley casserole topped with a sprinkling of chopped parsley.

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 the right barley: Hulled barley takes longer to cook, but it has a chewier texture and more nutrients. Pearl barley cooks more quickly and has a milder flavor.
  • Soak the barley before cooking: Soaking the barley overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes the barley more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can use any vegetables you like. Some other good options include potatoes, green beans, peas, and corn.
  • Add some protein: This recipe is vegetarian, but you can add some cooked chicken, beef, or pork if you like. You can also add some beans or lentils for a boost of plant-based protein.
  • Season to taste: The seasonings in this recipe are just a starting point. Taste the casserole and add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

This barley casserole is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this barley casserole a try.

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