By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
1745 cal · 45 min
Broccoli Barley Bowl
Recipe GLPRe7c896b5ba096c
A nutritious and satisfying grain bowl featuring chewy barley, fresh broccoli florets, and protein-rich chickpeas, topped with crumbly feta cheese and crunchy sunflower seeds. The bright lemon and maple dressing brings everything together with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked barley
2 cups broccoli florets, raw, roasted, or steamed
½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ ounce crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and black pepper. Seal the jar and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well combined and slightly emulsified.
Transfer the cooked barley to a serving bowl. Add the broccoli florets, drained chickpeas, and sunflower seeds on top.
Pour the dressing over the bowl and toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.
Top with the crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.
Comments
This is a straightforward bowl with all ingredients stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart—no special stops required. At roughly $4.50 to $5.50 per serving depending on feta quality and whether you buy bulk barley, it's a solid weeknight value, though the feta pushes it higher than chickpea-and-grain alone would. The 45-minute time is honest for cooking barley from dry, but assumes you're not soaking it first; jump on the stove immediately or add 10 minutes. This is a single-serving bowl that reheats well for lunch but feels skinny as a solo dinner—pair it with bread or a second vegetable if you're feeding more than one person or have a bigger appetite.
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