Best 6 Toasted Barley With Mixed Vegetables Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing toasted barley with mixed vegetables. This wholesome and satisfying dish combines the nutty flavor of toasted barley with a vibrant medley of vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. From the earthy sweetness of carrots and bell peppers to the crisp crunch of celery and green beans, each bite offers a delightful burst of freshness.

Accompanying this delectable main course, we present a trio of tempting recipes that elevate the toasted barley experience. Begin with a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, its tangy brightness perfectly complementing the nutty barley and vibrant vegetables. For a touch of smoky warmth, try our flavorful roasted red pepper sauce, its rich, smoky notes adding depth and complexity to the dish. And for those who crave a creamy indulgence, our velvety smooth avocado-cilantro sauce offers a rich and luscious contrast to the toasted barley and vegetables.

Whether you choose to savor the toasted barley with mixed vegetables on its own or pair it with one of our delectable sauces, this dish promises a satisfying and flavorful meal. Prepare to delight your taste buds and nourish your body with this wholesome and versatile creation.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLES BARLEY RECIPE



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Easy roasted vegetable barley recipe, prepared Mediterranean style with fresh herbs, spices, citrus and extra virgin olive oil.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup/163 g dry pearl barley, washed
water
2 whole zucchini squash, diced
1 red bell pepper, cored, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
salt and pepper
2 tsp/ 3.9 g harissa spice, divided
3/4 tsp/ 1.95 g smoked paprika, divided
Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
2 scallions (green onions), trimmed and chopped (both whites and greens)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 oz / 56 g chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp/30 ml fresh squeezed lemon juice
Feta cheese, to taste (optional)
Toasted pine nuts, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place pearl barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low. Cover and cook anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes or until the barley is cooked through (should be tender but maintains some chew.)
  • While barley is cooking, place diced vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion) on a large baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, 1 1/2 tsp harissa spice, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat. Spread evenly in one layer on the baking sheet. Roast in heated oven for 25 minutes or so.
  • When barley is ready, drain any excess water. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp harissa spice and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika. Toss to combine.
  • Transfer cooked barley to a large mixing bowl. Add roasted veggies. Add chopped scallions, garlic, and fresh parsley. Dress with lemon juice and a good drizzle of Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil. Toss. If you like, top with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold! Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Sugar 3.9 g, Sodium 206.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MIXED VEGGIES



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Make and share this Toasted Barley With Mixed Veggies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup mushroom, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 10-inch skillet and 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook barley in skillet over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until light brown.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions; heat to boiling.
  • Transfer mixture to casserole.
  • Cover and bake about 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 334.2, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.6

TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Herb     Mushroom     Pepper     Tomato     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Barley     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 large poblano chili or green bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Nonstick olive oil spray
4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills scraped away
24 large spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool.
  • Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper.
  • Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly.
  • Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MIXED VEGETABLES



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I got this from the eat better America website and its filled with veggies. It would be super easy to switch out the veggies to suit your preference. you could add cooked chicken or turkey to have a one pot meal. Could also be made vegetarian by subbing veg broth for the chicken broth.

Provided by Margie99

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup uncooked hulled barley
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 (8 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms (6 cups)
4 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks (2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Spray a 12 skillet with cooking spray. Cook barley in skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently until barley begins to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Reduce heat to low, add broth. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until veggies are tender. Sprinkle with green onions. I guessed on the prep time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 390.1, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 10.4

BEEF BARLEY SOUP WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away. Then simply add them in during the last minutes on the stovetop. I love that the roasted vegetables keep their own bright flavors that add to this earthy bowl of warmth. -Gayla Scott, West Jefferson, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef stew meat (3/4-inch cubes)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large portobello mushroom, stem removed, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 fennel bulb, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
8 cups beef stock
2 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 large baking potato, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt and pepper; sprinkle over beef and toss to coat. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add beef; brown evenly. Remove from the pan., In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom, onion and fennel; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add stock and water, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, 40-60 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°. Place the squash, potato and carrots on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with remaining oil and toss to coat. Bake until vegetables are almost tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring twice, . , Add barley, thyme, nutmeg and roasted vegetables to soup; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 10-12 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35 mg cholesterol, Sodium 855 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37 g carbohydrate (7 g sugars, Fiber 6 g fiber), Protein 20 g protein.

Tips

  • To achieve the perfect toasted barley, use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. This will help prevent the barley from burning.
  • Stir the barley frequently while toasting to ensure even cooking.
  • Once the barley is toasted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before adding the vegetables.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your barley dish for added flavor and nutrition. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini.
  • If you want a more flavorful dish, sauté the vegetables in a little bit of olive oil or butter before adding them to the barley.
  • Season the barley dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the barley dish hot or cold, depending on your preference.

Conclusion

Toasted barley with mixed vegetables is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a tasty and satisfying barley dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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