barley with roasted butternut squash

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11 Pinches
montgomery, TX
Updated on Dec 12, 2012

I was looking for something different to do with barley and butternut squash and came up with this recipe. I happened to have all of the ingredients on hand and decided to try the combination. We loved it. This takes a bit of doing but I think it is well worth the time - especially on a cold winter night.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup barley - rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 3 - green onions
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley - minced
  • 2 cans chicken broth heated
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 1/2 cup fontina cheese

How To Make barley with roasted butternut squash

  • Step 1
    Peel and cube butternut squash into 3/4" cubes. Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil and kosher salt. Roast in preheated 375 degree oven until golden and soft. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Melt butter in skillet and saute onion till soft and transparent. Add barley and saute about 5 minutes. Add green onion and parsley - cook 1 minutes. Add wine and cook until completely absorbed. Here you might want to add a little salt to taste.
  • Step 3
    Add the heated chicken broth and transfer to a 3 quart greased baking dish. Stir in cheeses. Bake in 375 degree oven about 1 hour or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from oven - add roasted squash and return to oven for about 10 minutes or long enough to heat up squash.

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