Barley and Veggie Stew

Barley and Veggie Stew
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 167.0
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 677.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
  • Protein: 5.3 g

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Introduction

This is a thick, healthy stew with the added bonus of being high in fiber. It is flavorful and filling without being high in calories and can be served as a meal just by adding a salad and bread. This is a thick, healthy stew with the added bonus of being high in fiber. It is flavorful and filling without being high in calories and can be served as a meal just by adding a salad and bread.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 Tsp. Olive Oil
    1 Cup Chopped Onions
    3 Cloves Chopped Garlic
    1 Cup Chopped Zucchini
    1 Cup Sliced Carrots
    2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms (Any Type)
    1/2 Cup Pearled Barley (Dry)
    3 Cup Water
    1 15 oz. Can Diced Tomatoes
    1 Tsp. Each- Salt, Pepper and Ground Ginger

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat combine olive oil, garlic and onions. Cook until onions are soft, be careful not to burn onions and garlic. Add the carrots and zucchini cook for about 5 minutes until carrots and zucchini are tender crisp. Add mushrooms and cook for a 2 minutes stirring frequently. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 45 minutes, or until barley is done.

Serving Size: 4- 2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBBIEG8S.