Barley Pilaf
Barley is a cereal grain and has been grown as a crop for over 8,000 years! It contains 8 essential amino acids, B vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc, making each grain kernel a nutrition powerhouse.
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Serves8 (1/2 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup barley, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cube bouillon (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
Directions
- Place a medium pan over medium heat; add vegetable oil, onion and celery. Cook, stirring often until onion is soft.
- Add bell pepper, mushrooms and barley. Stir well.
- Add water and bouillon. Stir to dissolve bouillon. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and cover pan.
- Cook for 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Recipe Tips
This can be used as a side dish or a stuffing for pork chops or chicken. Or add 2 cups of any chopped cooked meat during the last fifteen minutes of cooking and serve as a main dish meal.
Nutrition Facts
Barley Pilaf
Amount Per Serving (1/2 cup eachg)
Calories 126
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 75mg
3%
Potassium 229mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 24g
8%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
25%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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