How to Make Pearl Barley Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting about a hearty casserole on a chilly evening, and this Pearl Barley Casserole is the perfect dish to warm you up from the inside out. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this casserole is a great way to enjoy the nutty, earthy flavor of pearl barley. Whether you're looking for a meatless Monday option or just want to add some variety to your dinner rotation, this recipe is a fantastic choice.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 511mg