Cheese And Barley Bake

It’s quick, it’s easy and most of the ingredients are already in your store cupboard

3 November 2014

Serves 4
Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
Oven Temperature 200˚C

30ml olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
300g mixed vegetables
100g barley, cooked
30ml mixed herbs, freshly chopped
200g mature Cheddar, grated
250ml sour cream or ready-made cheese sauce

1 Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and sauté the onion and garlic. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for five minutes. Mix in the cooked barley, fresh mixed herbs and half of the cheese.

2 Place the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the sour cream or cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

Text and image: Ideas magazine