California Barley Bowl with Lemony Yogurt Sauce Recipe

California Barley Bowl with Lemony Yogurt Sauce Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups / 255 g cooked barley, still warm
  • 1 cup / 55 g bean sprouts, any variety (I like mung bean sprouts)
  • 1/3 cup / 60 g crumbled Cotija cheese or queso fresco
  • 1/4 cup / 20 g sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced or sliced
  • Lemony Yogurt Sauce
  • Flaky salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  1. In a small bowl, stir the barley, sprouts, cheese, almonds, and kosher salt together. Scoop into 2 individual bowls and top with the avocado and a few generous spoonfuls of yogurt sauce. Sprinkle with flaky salt and pepper and serve.