Jollof Barley Casserole Recipe

Name: Jollof Barley Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into (2-inch) pieces; 1 pound veal stew meat; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups uncooked pearl barley; 2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup finely chopped tomato; 1 (10-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato puree

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into (2-inch) pieces
1 pound veal stew meat
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups uncooked pearl barley
2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup finely chopped tomato
1 (10-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato puree

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken and veal evenly with 1 3/4 teaspoons spice mixture. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken and veal to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove chicken mixture from pan; keep warm.
3
Decrease heat to medium. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining spice mixture, thyme, red pepper, and bay leaf to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add barley; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir in chicken mixture. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour or until barley is tender. Let stand 10 minutes; discard bay leaf.

525

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Jollof Barley Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jollof Barley Casserole

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