Barley, Cauliflower, And Herbs With Burrata Recipe

Name: Barley, Cauliflower, And Herbs With Burrata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pearl, hulled, or hull-less barley; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup finely chopped cauliflower; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery hearts, plus 1/4 cup finely chopped leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley stems; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar; 8 ounces burrata or fresh mozzarella, torn; 1 tablespoon creme fraiche; Coarsely ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pearl, hulled, or hull-less barley
Kosher salt
1/4 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cups whole milk
1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery hearts, plus 1/4 cup finely chopped leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley stems
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
8 ounces burrata or fresh mozzarella, torn
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
Coarsely ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Cook barley in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 15-20 minutes for pearl, 35-40 for hulled or hull-less. Drain and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet; let cool.
2
Meanwhile, toss breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon oil on another rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Bake, tossing once, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes; let cool.
3
Bring milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; season with salt. Add cauliflower and cook until just softened, about 3 minutes; drain well. Discard milk.
4
Toss cauliflower, barley, breadcrumbs, shallot, celery hearts, celery leaves, parsley, parsley stems, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vinegar in a bowl; season salad with salt.
5
Mix burrata and creme fraiche in a medium bowl; season with salt. Divide burrata mixture among plates, drizzle with oil, and top with barley salad; season with pepper.
6
DO AHEAD:

317

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pearl, hulled, or hull-less barley, Kosher salt, 1/4 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Barley, Cauliflower, And Herbs With Burrata falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Barley, Cauliflower, And Herbs With Burrata

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