BARLEY PRIMAVERA

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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.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 270.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Dinesh Mainali
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Siraj Depar
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This dish is delicious and healthy. I love the combination of barley, vegetables, and herbs. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Anisha Shakya
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook barley, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Iseh Gift
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the colorful vegetables and the barley added a nice heartiness to the dish.


osman nasrat
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I love the fresh, vibrant flavors in this dish. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the barley adds a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


saeed alawi
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables, like spinach or kale, to make it even healthier.


Sojib Kholifa
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but this recipe changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and it had a nice nutty flavor. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Marup Chowdhudhury
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and zucchini that I needed to use up, and this recipe was perfect. The barley added a nice heartiness to the dish.


Abib Jimoh
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alvi Jishan
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This dish is delicious and healthy. I love the combination of barley, vegetables, and herbs. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Rajput Puju
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.


Kevin Crawley
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This barley primavera was a hit with my family! The vegetables were fresh and flavorful, and the barley added a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.