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Vegetable Barley Casserole Ww Recipe

This easy Tex-Mex Vegetable Barley Casserole is a flavor explosion! Packed with fiber-rich goodness and boasting only 3 Weight Watchers points®, this recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal. Use swiss chard, spinach, kale, or turnip greens for a customizable veggie boost. A simple yet incredibly satisfying casserole that's sure to become a family favorite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 168.3 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Vegetable Barley Casserole Ww

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How to Make Vegetable Barley Casserole Ww

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup frozen corn, and 10 ounces swiss chard (or spinach, kale, or turnip greens), chopped. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup barley (cooked according to package directions), 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
  7. Lightly grease a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  8. Pour the barley mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  9. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) over the top.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  11. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

3g

Carbs

10g

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