Lemony Vegetable Barley Pilaf Recipe

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Lemony Vegetable Barley Pilaf
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  1. Barley - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat and add the onion and a little salt and pepper. Saute just 4-5 minutes. Add in the barley and cook another 2-3 minutes until coated with the onion butter mixture.
  2. Stir in the broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce to low, and cover. Cook until just about tender, it will take about 20-25 minutes (follow the directions for cooking the barley).
  3. Vegetables - Add in the red pepper and asparagus, cover and cook another, 3-4 minutes until tender. The asparagus and red pepper do not take long to cook Remove, stir in the lemon juice, zest, scallions and taste for salt and pepper, mix well, re-cover for a couple of minutes and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 59.14 Kcal (248 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.19g 2%
Cholesterol 2.54mg 1%
Sodium 146.03mg 6%
Potassium 139.65mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.11g 3%
Sugars 0.96g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 10%
Protein 1.84g 4%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 69.07 Kcal (289 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.39g 2%
Cholesterol 2.97mg 1%
Sodium 170.56mg 6%
Potassium 163.11mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.81g 3%
Sugars 1.12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.97g 10%
Protein 2.14g 4%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 16%
Calcium 16.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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