Oregon Hazelnut Barley Casserole

Recipe By : Dundee Hazelnut & the Oregon Hazelnut Industry
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles
Main Dishes


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup pearl barley
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Oregon hazelnuts -- chopped
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion
OR
1/4 cup chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 14-ounce cans chicken broth -- undiluted
Parsley -- for garnish

Rinse barley and drain. In frying pan, heat two tablespoons butter. Add
hazelnuts and stir until lightly roasted. Remove from heat and set nuts
aside.
Add remaining butter to pan, along with barley and onion. Cook until lightly
browned. Stir in nuts, green onion, salt and pepper. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart
casserole. (Freeze or chill at this point if desired.) Heat broth to boiling
and
pour over barley mixture. Stir to mix. Bake at 375F for 70 minutes, or until
liquid is absorbed. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.


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