BARLEY-BUTTERNUT SQUASH PILAF

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This recipe was one of the top recipes published in 2008 by the Chicago Tribune newspaper in the Good Eating section. It was adapted from "The Woman's Day Cookbook for Healthy Living." The lemon zest provides a surprising zing.

Provided by Marz7215

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 1 pilaf dish, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small butternut squash, peeled cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 cup pearl barley (not quick cooking)
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat; add squash, onion a bell pepper. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add barley; cook, stirring often, until toasted slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, water, sage thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Cover; heat to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook covered until barley is just tender about 35 minues. Remove from heat, stir lemon zest.

Muneeb Kalru
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I added some shredded chicken to mine and it was delicious.


Hajike Adewole
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This pilaf is a great comfort food. It's warm and hearty and perfect for a cold winter day.


James BM Lansana Jr.
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This pilaf is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with butternut squash, carrots, and celery.


Juliet Manda
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. It's a great meatless meal that's packed with flavor.


Beatsyo Regan
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Hanif Mirani
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook barley. This pilaf is a great option and I'll definitely be making it again.


Marc Fares
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This pilaf is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.


Kelvin Nasr
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I love the addition of the dried cranberries to this pilaf. They add a nice tartness and sweetness.


Logan Nogas
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal that's easy to prepare.


NOVERO GAMING 420 YT
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the butternut squash and barley.


AREWA blog 24
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Alana Garcia
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner. The butternut squash and spices give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Abdi shakur Cade
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The butternut squash and spices helped to balance out the flavor of the barley.


Hamza Shah
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I had some roasted squash in the fridge and this was the perfect recipe to use it up.


MFK Holdings
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I added some chopped walnuts to the pilaf for extra crunch. It was a great addition!


Mxolisi Vukile
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The barley and butternut squash were cooked perfectly. The pilaf was fluffy and flavorful.


Gret Lavar
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, which is a huge plus on busy weeknights.


Jawed Baloch
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This barley butternut squash pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the barley had a nice chewy texture.