Barley-Pilaf
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  • Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

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

Steps

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

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 119
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 58 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

Montana State University Extension Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Barley Pilaf. Recipe source: Montana State University Extension Service. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.