Mediterranean Barley & Brown Rice Bake
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse rice and barkey under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring water to boil; stir in rice and barley.
- Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 40 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Spray 11 X 7 inch baking dish with nonstick vegetable coating; spread rice mixture on bottom.
- In saucepan with a small amount of boiling water, cook zucchini, onions and green pepper for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp; drain.
- Spread over rice mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine water, tomato paste, garlic, basil and sugar.
- Pour over vegetables.
- Arrange tomato slices on top.
- Cover and bake at 325F for 25 minutes or until heated through.
- Sprinkle with cheese; bake uncovered for 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
459
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).