Barley Pilaf

64 Reviews
90% would make this recipe again

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Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 30 min Standing : 10 min
210 calories/serving

Ingredients

1 onions, finely chopped 200 g
1 carrots, finely chopped 100 g
1 tbsp butter, unsalted 14 g
1 cup pearl barley 180 g
2 cups chicken broth 500 mL
2/3 cup water 170 mL
1 bay leaf 0.2 g
4 tbsp frozen peas 28 g
1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g
ground pepper to taste [optional]

Method

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Finely chop the onion and the carrot.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, sprinkle with salt, then sauté until the onion begins to soften, about 5 min.
  3. Add the barley, then cook 3 min with constant stirring. Pour in the broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to 'low', stir once, add the bay leaf and cover. Cook until the barley just starts to become tender, about 25 min. Add the carrot and peas, cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, 6-7 min.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir once, cover and let stand 10 min. Discard the bay leaf, adjust the seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (210 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

210

Fat

3 g

4 %

Saturated 1.4 g
+ Trans 0.1 g

8 %

Cholesterol

10 mg

Sodium

30 mg

1 %

Carbohydrate

44 g

15 %

Fibre

5 g

19 %

Sugars

4 g

Net Carbs

39 g

Protein

4 g

Vitamin A

32 %

Vitamin C

8 %

Calcium

3 %

Iron

14 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Vitamin A
Good source of  :
Fibre, Folacin, Manganese, Niacin, Selenium
Source of  :
Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Zinc
Low  :
Cholesterol, Fat, Saturated Fat, Sodium
Free  :
Added Sugar, Trans Fat
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 2 ½
Vegetables 1
Fats ½
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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

Very nice substitution for rice and potatoes. Followed recipe with exception of using corn niblets instead of peas. Very tasty, healthy add-on to our supper. Could mix in any veggie - very flexible dish!

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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

This is a get alternative for a side dish. My family loved it!

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may 13, 2013 | I would make this recipe again

This was very nice. I guess I read the recipe too quickly and sauteed the onions and carrots together, and didn't add peas, but it turned out great.

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