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Barley With Mushrooms
Barley by itself can be pretty plain, but mushrooms and other vegetables give this dish a great flavor boost.
1 T Olive Oil
1/2 c Onion,chopped
1/2 c Carrot,finely chopped
1/2 c Red Bell Peppers,chopped
1/2 t Garlic,finely minced
1/2 lb mushrooms,coarsely sliced
1 c pearl barley
1 3/4 c low sodium beef broth
2 T Fresh Parsley,Minced
3 T Fresh Dill,Minced
2 T fresh lemon juice
In a 10 inch sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, pepper and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sauté and toss for 3 minutes. Add barley and continue cooking until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of stock, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Add the remaining stock and continue simmering until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer, stirring now and then. Stir in the parsley, dill and lemon juice.
Yield: 4 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 4 Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories | 241 |
| Calories from Fat | 46 |
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| % Daily Values * | |
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Total Fat 5 gr Saturated Fat 1 gr Polyunsaturated Fat 1 gr Monounsaturated Fat 3 gr Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 88 mg Potassium 663 mg Carbohydrates 42 gr Dietary Fiber 10.1gr Protein 10 gr |
8% 4% 0% 4% 17% 14% 40% |
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Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron |
72% 58% 8% 20% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet |
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