Barley and Pine Nut Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This can be a great meatless meal or it will do nicely as a side dish to any meat. I recommend pearl barley (it is the most common varity) as it cooks up better in a crock pot without becoming gummy and sticky. Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked barley |
1 1/2 cups 8 vegetable juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) |
1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) |
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) |
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth |
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) |
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Mix all the ingredients except green onions and nuts on a 4-6 qt crockpot or slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or until barley is tender.
3. Stir in green onions and pine nuts.
4. *Totoast pine nuts, bake uncovered in an ungreased shallow pan at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown or cook in an ungreased heavey skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins and them stirring constantly until golden brown.
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