Orzo-Barley Pilaf

With quick-cooking barley and orzo, you can create a splendid side in less than half an hour.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 190
Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Sodium 380mg

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 10),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 1g; 1%
(Saturated Fat 0g, 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 380mg; 380%;
Total Carbohydrate: 39g; 39%
(Dietary Fiber 5g 5% Sugars 1g 1% ),
Protein: 7g; 7%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

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

Carbohydrate Choices:

2 1/2

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

Prep Time 5 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

1: can (14 oz) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium

1/4: cup water

1/2: teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4: teaspoon salt

1: cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)

1/2: cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (3 oz)

1/2: cup uncooked quick-cooking barley

2: tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)

1/2: teaspoon grated lemon peel

: Pepper to taste, if desired

Directions

1 In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat broth, water, thyme and salt to boiling. Stir in mushrooms, pasta and barley. Return to boiling.
2 Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until pasta and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed.
3 Stir in onions and lemon peel. Season with pepper.

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Quick-cooking barley provides a convenient way to get more whole grains in your diet.

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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.