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Spicy Barley and Rice takes several minutes to prepare.

Spicy Barley and Rice takes several minutes to cook.

Spicy Barley and Rice makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Spicy Barley and Rice are:

1/2 c chopped onion
2 t olive oil
2/3 c pearled barley
14 oz reduced-sodium broth
1 3/4 c water
1/4 c brown rice
1/2 t dried thyme, crushed
1/2 to 1 t finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 c torn fresh spinach
1/3 c pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Here is how you make Spicy Barley and Rice:

In saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add barley; cook and stir 3 minutes or until barley starts to brown.Carefully add broth, water, brown rice, dried thyme (if using), and chipotle pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 45 minutes or until barley and rice are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.Stir in fresh thyme (if using). Rrmove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and pecans just before serving.Makes 6 (2/3 c) servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JKAPLAN86.

The nutritional information for Spicy Barley and Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 168.0

• Total Fat: 7.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 129.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 3.9 g