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Toasted Barley with Mixed Vegetables

Toasted Barley with Mixed Vegetables
Recipe Tip
Barley was one of the first grains ever cultivated and contains many nutrients. One cup of cooked barley provides the same amount of protein as a glass of milk. It also contains niacin, thiamin and potassium.
Whole Grain Serving: 1/2

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Toast barley with mixed vegetables in skillet makes a delicious side dish. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 10 min
makes:6 servings (1 cup each)
1/2cup uncooked hulled barley
1can (14 oz) chicken broth
2large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2packages (8 oz each) sliced mushrooms (6 cups)
4medium carrots, cut into julienne (matchstick) strips (2 cups)
1large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1/2teaspoon pepper
4medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1.Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Cook barley in skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently until barley begins to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Reduce heat to low; add broth. Cover; simmer 40 minutes.
2.Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 10); Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 320mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 6g); Protein 6g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Unexpectedly good!
This had just the right balance of veggies, and the barley is so filling! As a vegeterian, I made mine with vegetable broth (homemade to reduce sodium). A low sodium dish like this allows you to enjoy the flavor of each of the natural ingredients.
Posted at 3:17 PM on March 31 2011 by
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yuk!!
This was very bland. Had no taste whatsoever. I added salt, and my husband even put gravy on it (obviously eliminating the health factor), and it still was disgusting!!
Posted at 3:15 PM on January 31 2011 by
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Healthy and filling
These made a healthy and filling side. The toasted barley adds a nice nitty flavor. The side is loaded with fresh vegetables. This goes well with pork or chicken.
Posted at 1:28 PM on July 6 2010 by PaulaG2
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