Barley Primavera

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1/4 cup of the broth in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Add the barley, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is almost absorbed, about 50 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini, parsley, oil, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

570 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 31.2g 40% DV
Carbs 64.8g 24% DV
Fiber 19.3g 69% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10005mg 100% DV
Potassium 2437.8mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 861.8mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 47.3mg 53% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 129mg 10% DV
Iron 16.2mg 90% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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