Vegetarian

Barley and Veggies is for Dinner.

Barley and Veggies takes several minutes to prepare.

Barley and Veggies takes several minutes to cook.

Barley and Veggies makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Barley and Veggies are:

2 cups Pearl Barley
4 cups water
2 cup vegetable broth
3 Tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup shallots
1 garlic clove minced
1 cup red onion, diced fine
½ cup red pepper, diced fine
2 scallions, thinly sliced green part only
1 ½ large carrots, shredded
1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
1 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup of Basil, finely chopped

Here is how you make Barley and Veggies:

In a large saucepan bring 4 cups water, 2 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp oil, pearled barley to boil. Stir and simmer; cook covered about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until soft. In a medium skillet over medium heat sauté olive oil, shallots and onion until translucent. Add red pepper, minced garlic, scallions, carrots, black beans and balsamic vinegar. Stir and continue cooking 5 minutes, add parsley and basil. Combine, toss and serve.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLUEGREENGIRL.

The nutritional information for Barley and Veggies is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 395.9

• Total Fat: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 644.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 72.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 16.5 g
• Protein: 12.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Barley and Veggies is Vegetarian