BARLEY PRIMAVERA

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A variety of seasonal vegetables could be used in this recipe. Preparation time is 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup red onion, minced
½ cup diced carrots
1 cup pearl barley
½ cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the zucchini, parsley, oil, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 270.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Magreth Vix
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that I will definitely be making again.


Tanveer Manir
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I used quinoa instead of barley. The dish turned out great!


Maribel Batista
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Kashif hashmi
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this dish. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious.


Prince tamim
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the barley and the vegetables, and they always ask for seconds.


Andrew Mbok
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Kiana Anderson
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The barley is nutty and chewy, the vegetables are sweet and savory, and the sauce is creamy and tangy.


IS58 Ashraful Islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The barley cooks in just 30 minutes and the vegetables are all pre-cut, so you can have this dish on the table in no time.


foysal asraf
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a success. The barley is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are always fresh and flavorful.


jesse brown
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This is my new favorite barley recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's a healthy dish that doesn't sacrifice flavor.


Sandesh Shree
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the barley was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


simon maloma
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This barley primavera was a delicious and healthy meal! The combination of barley, vegetables, and sauce was perfect. I especially liked the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts.