Butternut Squash and Barley Casserole With Turkey
- canola oil cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium green pepper (seeded and diced)
- 12 medium onion
- 12 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- fresh ground pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed cooked turkey breast (1/2 pound) or 1 cup leftover turkey breast (1/2 pound)
- 2 medium butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds halved lengthwise 2 medium butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds peeled 2 medium b)
- 12 cup crumbed feta cheese
- Coat a 4-quart baking dish with canola oil spray.
- In a large saucepan, hear the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the bell pepper and onion.
- Saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the barley, sage, and black pepper and stir to combined well.
- Add the broth and bring to boil.
- Reduced the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
- Add the turkey and squash and continue to simmer for 15 minutes more or until all the broth is absorbed and the squash is tender.
- If the mixture seems too dry, add an additional 1/4 cup of broth or water.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden.
- Make 4 servings.
canola oil cooking spray, olive oil, green pepper, onion, pearl barley, sage, fresh ground pepper, chicken broth, turkey, butternut squash, feta cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/butternut-squash-and-barley-casserole-with-turkey-113807 (may not work)