VEGETABLE
AND BARLEY CASSEROLE 
A healthy vegetarian barley casserole recipe similar to a barley pilaf. Whole grain barley is a nutritious high-fiber and low-fat food perfect for vegetarians as it is also relatively high in protein. This healthy vegetarian barley casserole recipe is a delicious way to prepare barley, with lots of cheese and sour cream.
Ingredients
Vegetable broth
: 2/3 cup
Frozen corn
: 1/2 cup
Frozen broccoli (or green veggie your family prefers)
: 1/2 cup
Diced onions (can be frozen or equivalent dried)
: 2
Garlic
: 1/8 tsp
Pepper
: 1/8 tsp
Wheat germ
: 1 tbsp
Salt
: To taste
Either
: To taste
Barley
: 1/3 cup
Water
: 1 cup
Method
- Mix all except wheat germ in microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave 5 minutes, turn and microwave 5 more minutes for rice OR 10 more minutes for barley.
- Sprinkle wheat germ over casserole to add nutty crunch right before serving.
- Some broth is very salty and this recipe rarely needs additional salt. Taste and add salt right before serving.
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