8 barley bake recipes

Baked barley is a hands-off three-ingredient grain side: pearl barley, chopped onion, and vegetable stock all baked in a covered casserole until tender and chewy. Hearty, healthy, and infinitely riffable.

Mushroom barley bake with pearl barley simmered in chicken broth, tossed with sauteed mushrooms, onion, and thyme, bound with eggs, and baked until golden. A hearty, savory side dish.

Low-fat eggplant barley bake loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, and chili sauce. A one-pan vegetarian main dish with hearty whole grains and tender sauteed vegetables.

Layered Mediterranean casserole with brown rice, pearl barley, zucchini, and a basil-tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian whole grain bake.

Seven bean and barley mix baked with molasses, honey, and tomato puree until thick and caramelized. A hearty, plant-based twist on classic baked beans.

Baked 7 beans and barley with molasses, honey, tomato, and turmeric. A hearty vegan one-dish bake that swaps the bacon and white beans of traditional recipes for a chewy multi-bean blend.

Pearl barley baked with cream of broccoli soup and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A cheesy, wholesome side dish that comes together in just 35 minutes with 5 ingredients.

Delicious and nutritious vegetarian main dish, and it's not only just for vegetarian, everyone loves it.