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Barley with sauteed peas, leeks and parseley (Women's Day recipe) takes several minutes to prepare.

Barley with sauteed peas, leeks and parseley (Women's Day recipe) takes several minutes to cook.

Barley with sauteed peas, leeks and parseley (Women's Day recipe) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Barley with sauteed peas, leeks and parseley (Women's Day recipe) are:

1 cup pearled barley
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped leeks (white & light green parts only)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Here is how you make Barley with sauteed peas, leeks and parseley (Women's Day recipe):

In a medium saucepan, combine the barley, 3 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the barley is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain off any remaining water in the pan and transfer the barley to a large bowl.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the peas and lemon zest and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes; stir in the parsley. Fold the mixture into the barley.Serving Size: Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PALAKA5.

The nutritional information for Barley with sauteed peas, leeks and parseley (Women's Day recipe) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 187.0

• Total Fat: 5.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 35.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
• Protein: 4.9 g