Monday, June 13, 2011

Barley & Tuna Casserole

Speaking of barley, here is a wonderful recipe including the grain. It's an easy one, and uses ingredients that I always have in my pantry.

WHAT YOU NEED:
2 cups cooked pearl or whole grain barley
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray your casserole dish with nonstick vegetable spray. Combine your cooked barley, pinto beans and tuna. 
 Once mixed, add in 1 cup of shredded cheese and the rest of the ingredients. 
Place the mixed ingredients in your casserole dish (I used an 8 inch square baking pan) and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. 
 Bake 45 minutes, and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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