Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup raw pearled barley1 cup canned tomatoes1.5 cups fresh spinach10 leaves of basil 2 tbsp olive oil1/2 medium raw onion, chopped1 tsp garlicSalt to tastePepper, red or cayenne to taste
* 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 serve
Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INSPIREDBYCHJ.
* 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 serve
Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INSPIREDBYCHJ.
Nutritional Info 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
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