Vegetable Barley Bake
Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment from Shirley Doyle. The Mt. Prospect, Illinois reader relies on wholesome barley for the heart-smart dish that complements most any main course. 10 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 55 min.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet red or green peppers, chopped
- 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute the peppers, mushrooms and onions
- in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 13-in. x
- 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in the broth,
- barley and pepper.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes
- longer or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Yield: 10
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 157 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 153 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.