Cheesy Baked Pearl Barley

Pearl barley is a nutritious grain that is rich in fiber and has a low glycemic index, making it a healthy choice for a filling and satisfying meal.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cheesy Baked Pearl Barley

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pearl barley
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large saucepan, cook the pearl barley in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
3. In a separate pan, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender.
4. Stir in the cooked pearl barley, spinach, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.