Vegetable Barley

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Ingredients

  • 2-2/3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh snow peas
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
  2. In a small skillet, saute snow peas and red pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add onions; saute 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Remove barley from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, lemon peel and vegetable mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

327 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 23.4g 9% DV
Fiber 4.8g 17% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9763.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 187mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 36.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 15mg 17% DV
Calcium 37.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

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

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