Mushroom and Barley Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lingonberry Sauce

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Sweet bell peppers stuffed with earthy barley and mushrooms, finished with a tangy Swedish lingonberry glaze for a hearty vegetarian main. This Swedish-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bell peppers, pearl barley, vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Swedish cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup rinsed pearl barley and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 small chopped onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add 1 cup chopped mixed mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes until tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir cooked barley into mushroom mixture, add 1/4 cup chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Spoon barley mixture into bell pepper halves and place in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes until peppers are tender. Serve with 1/4 cup lingonberry sauce drizzled on top.

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