Side Items

Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley is for Side Dish.

Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley takes 60 minutes to cook.

Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley are:

1 cup raw pearled barley
1 cup canned tomatoes
1.5 cups fresh spinach
10 leaves of basil
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium raw onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic
Salt to taste
Pepper, red or cayenne to taste

Here is how you make Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley:

* With a bit of salt, boil 1 cup barley in a pot with 3 cups water for 35-45 minutes - until cooked* Strain and run barley under warm water and set aside* In the pot, add olive oil, garlic and onions and sautee on medium heat until onions are a bit translucent* Add tomates and basil and simmer gently for about 5 minutes* Add spinach and barley and mix thoroughly* Add salt and red pepper/cayenne to taste* Let cook for 3-5 more minutes and serveMakes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INSPIREDBYCHJ.

The nutritional information for Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 170.5

• Total Fat: 5.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 86.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
• Protein: 4.0 g