Simple Barley

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups pearl barley4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable to make vegetarian)2 tsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 tbsp minced garlicPepper to tasteAny other spices to taste (I like thyme myself)
Directions
Makes approx 6 1-cup servings

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil in large saucepan
Add dry barley, toasting in oil until slightly browned
Add 4 cups water or broth, turn up heat until water reaches a boil.
Once boiling, cover and let simmer until all the water is absorbed
Add choice of spices once barley is almost cooked

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AAWIEGEL.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 222.0
  • Total Fat: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
  • Sodium: 645.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

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