vegetarian barley-mushroom casserole

Name: Vegetarian Barley-Mushroom Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large 2 eggs; 1 cup(s) cottage cheese; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 teaspoon(s) whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 10 ounce(s) portabella mushrooms, chopped; 1 - onion, chopped; 3 - cloves garlic chopped; 3 cup(s) cooked barley; 1-1/2 cup(s) pepper jack cheese- grated; 3 tablespoon(s) basil, fresh chopped; 1 can(s) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs (can be sauted in butter) for topping; 3 pinch(es) salt and pepper

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Janet Barry

Updated on Sep 24, 2013

As fall approaches-this is a lovely meal to meet and greet the oncoming cooler weather. As my son is a vegetarian, I'm always looking for or creating meatless meals. Hope you enjoy! This recipe prepared stove-top and then baked.

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

large 2 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
10 ounces portabella mushrooms, chopped
1 - onion, chopped
3 - cloves garlic chopped
3 cups cooked barley
1-1/2 cup pepper jack cheese- grated
3 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (can be sauted in butter) for topping
3 pinches salt and pepper

How To Make vegetarian barley-mushroom casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F Prepare 9x13 casserole pan with a rub of olive oil

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, mustard, basil, salt and pepper.
Step 3

Drain and rinse the can of black beans-set aside. Prepare the barley according to package directions to make 3 cups worth. When done-rinse and cool briefly under cold water-let drain.
Step 4

To a large pan set on high heat-add the olive oil, and a couple pinches of salt. Swirl the oil in the pan.When heated,add the chopped mushrooms. Leave the mushrooms alone as they release their water and the water evaporates, approx. 5 minutes.Continue to cook and stir every couple of minutes until the mushrooms are browned.
Step 5

Add the onion and cook until the onion is translucent another 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic, cook for 1 minute-then remove from heat.
Step 6

Add the barley and the mushrooms,to the cottage cheese mixture,stir and combine well. Turn into prepared casserole dish. (the barley must be cool-or room temperature)
Step 7

Sprinkle two-thirds of the cheese on top and then the breadcrumbs. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the remaining cheese.
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