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Barley And Pine Nut Casserole
A simple, but flavorful, side dish with the additional crunch of pine nuts. Good with any grilled meat, especially ones with Italian seasoning.
1 c pearl barley
1/2 c pine nuts,divided
3 T unsalted butter
1 c onion,chopped
1/2 c fresh parsley,minced
1/4 c green onion,minced
1/4 t black pepper,freshly ground
3 c low sodium chicken broth heated to boiling
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rinse and drain barley. Toast pine nuts in 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Remove nuts with slotted spoon and set aside. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet with onion and barley, stir until toasted. Stir in nuts, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Pour hot broth over casserole and mix well. Bake, uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Yield: 6 Servings
Sodium Category: LowSodium
Diabetic Exchanges
0 Starch
0 Fruit
0 Milk
0 Other Carbohydrates
0 Vegetable
0 Lean Meat
0 Very Lean Meat
0 Fat
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Helping Servings Per Recipe 6 Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories | 268 |
| Calories from Fat | 135 |
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Total Fat 15 gr Saturated Fat 5 gr Polyunsaturated Fat 5 gr Monounsaturated Fat 4 gr Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 45 mg Potassium 390 mg Carbohydrates 29 gr Dietary Fiber 6.5gr Protein 8 gr |
22% 23% 5% 2% 10% 10% 26% |
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Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron |
13% 16% 3% 14% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet |
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