Barley And Pine Nut Casserole

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This can be a great meatless meal or it will do nicely as a side dish to any meat. I recommend pearl barley (it is the most common varity) as it cooks up better in a crock pot without becoming gummy and sticky.

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Steps

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Mix all the ingredients except green onions and nuts on a 4-6 qt crockpot or slow cooker.

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Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or until barley is tender.

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Stir in green onions and pine nuts.

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Totoast pine nuts , bake uncovered in an ungreased shallow pan at 350 degrees for 10 minutes , stirring occasionally until golden brown or cook in an ungreased heavey skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes , stirring frequently until browning begins and them stirring constantly until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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barley, vegetable juice, salt, pepper, celery, bell pepper, onion, vegetable broth, green onions, pine nuts