Italian Country Vegetable Barley Skillet Food

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLES BARLEY RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place pearl barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low. Cover and cook anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes or until the barley is cooked through (should be tender but maintains some chew.)
• While barley is cooking, place diced vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion) on a large baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, 1 1/2 tsp harissa spice, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat. Spread evenly in one layer on the baking sheet. Roast in heated oven for 25 minutes or so.
• When barley is ready, drain any excess water. Season with salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp harissa spice and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika. Toss to combine.
• Transfer cooked barley to a large mixing bowl. Add roasted veggies. Add chopped scallions, garlic, and fresh parsley. Dress with lemon juice and a good drizzle of Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil. Toss. If you like, top with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts.
• Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold! Enjoy.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
• 2. Stir in vegetables, Italian seasoning and seasoned salt. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add tomatoes; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened and chicken is cooked through.

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.

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.

BEEF BARLEY SKILLET

Steps:

• Saute in skillet first four ingredients.
• Drain off excess fat and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook about 35 minutes for quick cooking barley or 1 hour for pearl barley.