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ShareSweet and Spicy Barley
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Makes: 6
servings
Prep:
15 mins
Start to Finish: 1 hr
Start to Finish: 1 hr
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2/3 cup pearl barley
- 1 14 ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup long-grain brown rice
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
Directions
1. Heat oil and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring, 5 min. Stir in barley; cook until barley begins to brown, about 3 min.
2. Stir in broth, 1-3/4 cups water, brown rice and chipotle pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until barley and rice are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45 min.
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 min. Stir in spinach, thyme and nuts just before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe 6
- Calories(kcal)170,
- Protein(gm)5,
- Carbohydrate(gm)24,
- Fat, total(gm)7,
- Saturated fat(gm)1,
- Dietary Fiber, total(gm)5,
- Sodium(mg)173,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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