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Sedona Peppers and Portobellos

This is a hearty vegetarian meal. The barley emerges al dente and a bit chewy, adding textural dimension to the meal and some of that meaty chewing satisfaction. The more processed the barley, the softer it will be; that is, pearled barley will be softer than hulled barley I prefer to use hulled barley as it is a whole grain; pearled barley is more refined.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1/4 cup hulled barley
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch strips
4 ounces reduced-fat soft goat cheese (chevre), cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
One 4-ounce can chopped roasted green chiles
2 portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, cut into strips

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.

    Step 3

    Pour the barley and liquid into the pot and stir to make an even layer.

    Step 4

    Add a layer of the red and green bell peppers. Scatter half the cheese slices across the peppers. Sprinkle with the garlic and half of the green chiles.

    Step 5

    Cut the mushroom slices into thirds and add to the pot. Top with the rest of the cheese, the roasted red peppers, and the rest of the green chiles.

    Step 6

    Cover and bake for 50 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 327

    Step 8

    Protein: 15g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 43g

    Step 10

    Fat: 13g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 26mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 437mg

    Step 13

    Fiber: 6g

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