Italian Country Vegetable Barley Skillet Recipes

FAST ITALIAN VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add zucchini; saute 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the corn, tomato, basil, salt and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN COUNTRY VEGETABLE-BARLEY SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrots, zucchini, squash, mushrooms and onion in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in barley, water and spaghetti sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender; remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.

QUICK ITALIAN VEGGIE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine first 6 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce; heat through, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese and basil.

ITALIAN VEGGIE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, sauté onion and red pepper in oil for 2 minutes.
• Add zucchini and garlic; sauté 4-5 minutes longer, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add the corn, tomato, basil, salt, and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring until heated through.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

ITALIAN BARLEY AND BEAN PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in oil, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, barley and thyme; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender.
• Stir in beans, spinach and 1/2 cup of the cheese; cook until hot. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

VEGETABLE BARLEY BAKE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, saute the peppers, mushrooms, and onions in butter until tender.
• Transfer to a 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Stir in the broth, barley, and pepper.
• Cover and bake at 350F for 50 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

BARLEY-VEGETABLE SAUTé

Steps:

• Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

LENTIL BARLEY VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add lentils, carrot and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add barley, basil, pepper and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but still firm.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Increase heat to medium. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Garnish individual servings with cheese.