Barley and Pine Nut Casserole

A casserole side dish for the veggie lovers! Slow cooked barley, vegetables and pine-nuts offer a delicious treat.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 190
Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1/2g
Sodium 660mg

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 35),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4g; 4%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 660mg; 660%;
Total Carbohydrate: 34g; 34%
(Dietary Fiber 7g 7% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 5g; 5%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%;
Vitamin C: 35%;
Calcium: 4%;
Iron: 8%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 6 hr 15 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1: cup uncooked hulled or pearl barley

1 1/2: cups vegetable juice

1/2: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon pepper

2: medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)

1: medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1: medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1: can (14 oz) vegetable or chicken broth

4: medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

1/4: cup pine nuts

Directions

1 In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except green onions and nuts.
2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
3 Stir in green onions and nuts.

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Expert Tips

Though pearled barley is a common form of barley, the bran has been removed, so it's not a whole grain. Hulled barley is whole grain, but may be harder to find--look for it in a food coop or buy it on-line.

Whole Grain Serving: 1

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/16/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.