Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Tomato, Spinach and Basil Barley calories by ingredient
Introduction
Tasty Side dish for a cold day! Tasty Side dish for a cold day!Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 cup raw pearled barley
1 cup canned tomatoes
1.5 cups fresh spinach
10 leaves of basil
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium raw onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic
Salt to taste
Pepper, red or cayenne to taste
Directions
* 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.