Barley Primavera

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Barley Primavera
45 min.
6
162kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's both vegetarian and dairy-free? Look no further than this Barley Primavera recipe! Ready in just 45 minutes and serving six, this dish is the perfect addition to any meal. With a low calorie count of only 162 kcal per serving, it's a great option for those watching their waistline.

This Barley Primavera is packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients like diced carrots, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. It's also dairy-free, with no butter or cheese in sight. Instead, it's cooked in low fat, low sodium chicken broth and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a bright, flavorful dish that's sure to impress.

The base of the recipe is pearl barley, which cooks up tender and fluffy in just under an hour. It's the perfect vehicle for the colorful array of vegetables that make up this dish, including zucchini and red onion. And with only six servings of salt and pepper to taste, you can adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty side dish or just looking to add more vegetables to your diet, this Barley Primavera is sure to hit the spot. Serve it alongside your favorite main course and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup carrots diced
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • cups chicken broth low fat, low sodium
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • cup quick-cooking barley 
  • 0.5 cup onion red minced
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup zucchini diced

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat 1/4 cup of the broth in a saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the barley, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is almost absorbed, about 50 minutes.
  6. Add the zucchini, parsley, oil, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories162kcal
Protein16.27%
Fat11.04%
Carbs72.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.14
Glycemic Load
0.75
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.753478159075%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
2.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:162.38kcal
8.12%
Fat:2.09g
3.22%
Saturated Fat:0.48g
2.98%
Carbohydrates:30.97g
10.32%
Net Carbohydrates:25.07g
9.12%
Sugar:1.88g
2.09%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:253.66mg
11.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.93g
13.87%
Vitamin A:1922.8IU
38.46%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.55%
Vitamin K:24.92µg
23.74%
Fiber:5.9g
23.6%
Vitamin B3:3.88mg
19.42%
Selenium:12.81µg
18.3%
Phosphorus:134.9mg
13.49%
Copper:0.24mg
12.06%
Potassium:323.23mg
9.24%
Magnesium:33.45mg
8.36%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.24%
Vitamin C:6.52mg
7.9%
Iron:1.37mg
7.61%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.32%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.68%
Folate:17.26µg
4.32%
Calcium:28.13mg
2.81%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.62%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.75%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.35%
Source:Allrecipes