Barley and Pine Nut Casserole

Name: Barley and Pine Nut Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked hulled or pearl barley; 1 1/2 cups vegetable juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup); 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup); 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 can (14 oz) vegetable or chicken broth; 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup); 1/4 cup pine nuts

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Prep 15 min
Total 6 hr 15 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

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A casserole side dish for the veggie lovers! Slow cooked barley, vegetables and pine-nuts offer a delicious treat.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Aug 24, 2023

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked hulled or pearl barley
1 1/2 cups vegetable juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14 oz) vegetable or chicken broth
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup pine nuts

Directions

1

In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except green onions and nuts.
2

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
3

Stir in green onions and nuts.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Though pearled barley is a common form of barley, the bran has been removed, so it's not a whole grain. Hulled barley is whole grain, but may be harder to find--look for it in a food coop or buy it on-line.
tip 2
Whole Grain Serving: 1

Nutrition Information

190 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190

Calories from Fat: 35

Total Fat: 4g; 6%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 3%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 660mg; 28%

Potassium: 380mg; 11%

Total Carbohydrate: 34g; 11%

Dietary Fiber: 7g; 30%

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%

Vitamin C: 35%; 35%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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A casserole side dish for the veggie lovers! Slow cooked barley, vegetables and pine-nuts offer a delicious treat.