Barley Primavera Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Barley Primavera Recipe). 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.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 - 1/2 cup servings

Barley Primavera Recipe

Ingredients

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Barley Primavera Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 149.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.4g 11%

Carbohydrates: 29.9g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 6.6g 26%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 1.4g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1916.1IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 18mg 30%

Folate: 17.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 31.5mg 3%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 33.4mg 12%

Potassium: 319.6mg 9%

Sodium: 270.9mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 12.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.