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Barley Pilaf

Barley Pilaf

36 Ratings
36 Ratings
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Barley Pilaf
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Short on time? Using quick-cooking barley will cut this recipe time in half. See the notes for more information.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • green or red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup, optional)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (or 4 ounce can mushrooms, drained)
  • 1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium bouillon (vegetable, beef or chicken)
  • 2 1/2 cups water

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place a medium pan over medium heat; add vegetable oil, onion and celery. Cook, stirring often until onion is soft.
  3. Add bell pepper (if using), mushrooms and pearl barley. Stir well.
  4. Add water and bouillon and stir to dissolve bouillon. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover pan.
  5. Cook for 50 to 60 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Notes

  • This can be used as a side dish, or stuffing for pork chops or chicken.
  • To serve as a main dish, add 2 cups of any chopped cooked meat during the last fifteen minutes of cooking.
  • If using quick-cooking barley the recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Reduce water to 2 cups and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.



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Source:

Montana State University Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/8 of recipe (146g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 119
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 14 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 18 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 144 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 119
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 18 mg
Potassium 144 mg
Sodium 14 mg
Copper 124 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 56 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 20 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 13 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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