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Barley & Vegetables Recipe

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Mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and celery blend with barley for an easy garden skillet dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked barley
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium beef bouillon granules
  • 1-3/4 cups zucchini cut in 1/4-inch slices (about 2 small)
  • 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (about 3 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation:

Heat water, barley, and bouillon granules to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until barley is tender and all liquid is absorbed.

Cook zucchini, celery, onion, mushrooms, and basil in margarine in 10-inch non-stick skillet about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the celery is crisp-tender. Stir in barley and the pimientos. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is hot. Stir in lemon juice.

Yield: 8 servings

Per Serving: 130 calories, 4 grams protein, 22 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 50 milligrams sodium, 450 milligrams potassium

Source: Betty Crocker's New Eat And Lose Weight (MacMillan)
Reprinted with permission.

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