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Mixed Grains Baked With Herbs Vegetables And Cheese Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian bake featuring a medley of grains, herbs, and vegetables, topped with creamy cheese. This hearty dish, perfect as a main course or side, is bursting with wholesome goodness and satisfying textures. Elevate your weeknight dinner with this impressive recipe – best enjoyed with homemade vegetable stock (but store-bought works wonders too!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 303 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Mixed Grains Baked With Herbs Vegetables And Cheese

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How to Make Mixed Grains Baked With Herbs Vegetables And Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of vegetable stock to a boil.
  3. Add 1 cup barley and 1/2 cup wild rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup brown rice and cook for 10 minutes more, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. While grains cook, prepare the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  7. Add 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced, and cook until brown and juicy, about 10 minutes.
  8. Pour the cooked grain mixture into a large (9x13 inch) baking dish.
  9. Add the sautéed onion and mushroom mixture to the grains.
  10. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  11. Cover the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven, stir in 1/2 cup bulgur wheat.
  13. Cover and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender.
  14. Fluff the mixture with a fork.
  15. Gently stir in 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Gruyere, or a blend) and 1/2 cup frozen peas.
  16. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

23g

Carbs

13g

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