Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal PlannerRecipe submitted by Nicola, 07/14/06
Baked Pearl Barley and ApplesIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup (125ml) chopped onion
1/2 cup (125ml) chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup (125ml) chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 medium tart green apple, chopped
1-2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup (250ml, about 200g) pearl barley
2-1/2 (625ml) cups vegetable broth/stock
Directions:Sorry I wasn’t able to put weight measurements, I made it by converting US cup measurements into ml, assuming that a cup is 250ml (236.588ml in fact). It turned out very nicely. Would go well in a main meal with other vegetables and a protein portion of something.
Heat oil in large skillet; saute onion, bell peppers and garlic 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped apple and curry powder; sauté 4 minutes longer. Stir in barley and vegetable broth/stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Pour barley mixture into large baking dish or casserole. (it can be prepared in advance up until this point) Cover and bake in 375ºF/190ºc oven for 45-60 minutes. For a crispier top, bake uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 1 hr 30 mins
