Yield: 8 Servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cup

A bowl of barley pilaf containing mushrooms and bell peppers.

Cost/Serving: $0.53

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional)

1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper (optional)

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, drained

1 cup uncooked pearl barley

2 1/2 cups water

1 cube or teaspoon vegetable, beef, pr chicken bouillon (may use low-sodium bouillon)

 

Directions:

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

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 8, Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 120mg, Total Carbohydrate 22g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Total Sugars 1g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 3g

 

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