Barley Pilaf With Butternut Squash, Apples, Pears A

Name: Barley Pilaf With Butternut Squash, Apples, Pears And Calvados Goat Cheese Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup barley grains; 3 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 strips of bacon, cut into lardons; 4 cups butternut squash chunks; 2 apples, peeled, cored, diced; 2 pears, peeled, cored, diced; 2-3 tablespoons dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy); 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 ounces chevre (you can use plain or with herbs); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2-3 tablespoons Italian parsley, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup barley grains
3 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 strips of bacon, cut into lardons
4 cups butternut squash chunks
2 apples, peeled, cored, diced
2 pears, peeled, cored, diced
2-3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 ounces chevre (you can use plain or with herbs)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2-3 tablespoons Italian parsley, roughly chopped

1
Heat up the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the barley and toast it for about 15 minutes until the grains are nicely browned. Add the broth, salt and butter and simmer for about 45 minutes or until al dente. All the liquid should be gone.
2
Fry up the bacon lardons until crispy, reserving the bacon fat. Set lardons aside.
3
Preheat the oven to 400F. Toss the butternut squash chunks in the reserved bacon fat, spread on a baking sheet, and roast until just getting soft - about 15 minutes. Add the apples and pears to the baking pan and roast another 5 minutes until the apple pieces are tender. Fold the roasted fruits and squash into the cooked barley.
4
Macerate the dried cranberries in the Calvados until plump - about 15 minutes. Strain out the cranberries and add to the pilaf, retaining any leftover Calvados.
5
Heat up the cream and bring to a simmer; reduce by 1/3 and add the goat cheese. Once the goat cheese has melted, add 1 tablespoon Calvados using the macerating liquid. If 1 tablespoon is not left over from the maceration, just add 1 tablespoon of fresh Calvados. Add salt to round out the flavors and simmer another couple minutes. Add to the pilaf with the bacon lardons and parsley and toss well.
6
Serve with a green salad, a glass of red wine and enjoy!

2027

kcal

Calories

219

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup barley grains, 3 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Barley Pilaf With Butternut Squash, Apples, Pears And Calvados Goat Cheese Cream Sauce 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 Pilaf With Butternut Squash, Apples, Pears And Calvados Goat Cheese Cream Sauce

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