BARLEY AND PINE NUT CASSEROLE

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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.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Grains

Time 23m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients except green onions and nuts on a 4-6 qt crockpot or slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or until barley is tender.
  • Stir in green onions and pine nuts.
  • *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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 449.3, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 5, Protein 6.7

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