Ingredients for Barley With Vegetables
- 1 cup barley, uncooked
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Tomatoes, not used in recipe
- Mushrooms, not used in recipe
- Worcestershire Sauce, not used in recipe
- Garlic Powder, not used in recipe (2 cloves minced fresh garlic used)
- Dried Parsley, not used in recipe (fresh parsley suggested for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Barley With Vegetables
- Rinse 1 cup of barley thoroughly under cold water.
- In your rice cooker, combine 1 cup rinsed barley, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped broccoli florets, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Press the start button on your rice cooker.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete (approximately 45 minutes), carefully fluff the barley with a fork.
- Stir in 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional) during the last 5 minutes of cooking for added freshness and color.
- Serve hot as a main course or a delicious side dish. Garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or chives) if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
1g
Carbs
9g
