Barley, Cauliflower, and Herbs with Burrata

Vegetarian
Health score
27%
Barley, Cauliflower, and Herbs with Burrata
45 min.
4
405kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure featuring our Barley, Cauliflower, and Herbs with Burrata! This vibrant dish is perfect for anyone seeking a scrumptious vegetarian option that doesn’t compromise on flavor or satisfaction. With a cooking time of only 45 minutes, you can whip this up for a quick lunch or impress your dinner guests with a beautifully presented main course.

The combination of nutty barley, tender cauliflower, and fresh herbs creates a wonderful texture and depth of flavor, while the creamy burrata binds everything together into a harmonious blend. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and let the delightful notes of lemon juice and zest brighten your palate. The added crunch of toasted breadcrumbs makes every bite exciting, while the luxurious crème fraîche gives a rich twist to the overall taste.

Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it's also a healthy choice, with a well-balanced caloric content that caters to various dietary preferences. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends, this dish truly showcases the beauty of seasonal ingredients and can be prepared ahead of time for your convenience. Get ready to fall in love with this refreshing, hearty, and utterly delicious meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup barley hulled
  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs fresh fine
  • cup cauliflower finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery stalks finely chopped
  • tablespoon crème fraîche 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • ounces mozzarella fresh
  • servings pepper black
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin plus more for drizzling
  • small shallots finely chopped
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook barley in a largepot of boiling salted water until tender,15–20 minutes for pearl, 35–40 for hulled orhull-less.
  2. Drain and spread out on a rimmedbaking sheet; let cool.
  3. Meanwhile, toss breadcrumbs with1 tablespoon oil on another rimmed baking sheet;season with salt.
  4. Bake, tossing once, untilgolden brown, 10–12 minutes; let cool.
  5. Bring milk to a simmer in a mediumsaucepan over medium-high heat; seasonwith salt.
  6. Add cauliflower and cook untiljust softened, about 3 minutes; drain well.Discard milk.
  7. Toss cauliflower, barley, breadcrumbs,shallot, celery hearts, celery leaves,parsley, parsley stems, lemon zest, lemonjuice, and vinegar in a bowl; season saladwith salt.
  8. Mix burrata and crème fraîche in amedium bowl; season with salt. Divideburrata mixture among plates, drizzle withoil, and top with barley salad; season withpepper.
  9. DO AHEAD: Barley can be cooked 1 dayahead; cover and chill. Breadcrumbscan be toasted 1 day ahead; store airtightat room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories405kcal
Protein20.78%
Fat47.63%
Carbs31.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.75
Glycemic Load
7.75
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.846956501836%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.55mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
8.45mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:404.86kcal
20.24%
Fat:21.69g
33.38%
Saturated Fat:10.75g
67.2%
Carbohydrates:32.37g
10.79%
Net Carbohydrates:26.99g
9.81%
Sugar:8.53g
9.47%
Cholesterol:61.2mg
20.4%
Sodium:669.68mg
29.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.29g
42.59%
Vitamin K:74.06µg
70.53%
Calcium:479.01mg
47.9%
Phosphorus:419.12mg
41.91%
Vitamin B12:1.98µg
33.02%
Selenium:22.73µg
32.48%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.15%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
26.78%
Vitamin C:21.2mg
25.7%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.6%
Fiber:5.38g
21.53%
Zinc:3.06mg
20.38%
Vitamin A:978.63IU
19.57%
Magnesium:68.91mg
17.23%
Potassium:507.25mg
14.49%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.12%
Folate:43.91µg
10.98%
Iron:1.9mg
10.55%
Vitamin D:1.57µg
10.46%
Vitamin B3:1.93mg
9.67%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.9%
Copper:0.17mg
8.41%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.12%
Source:Epicurious