Barley Torte

by | Oct 24, 2015 | Education Week Recipes

This is a great side dish, so tasty and really a comfort food.

Barley Torte
Author: Chef Brad
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked barley
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2 bunches steamed asparagus, cut in 14 inch pieces
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves,chopped
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In saute pan, saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  2. In large bowl add ricotta and eggs, mix well and add all ingredients and mix again.
  3. Pour into large casserole pan, sprayed with non stick spray.
  4. You can coat with bread crumbs to add a crispy coat if desired.
  5. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until a golden brown.