Lemon Barley Pilaf
Barley is a good source of both fill-you-up fast complex carbs (fibre, selenium) and minerals (phosphorus, copper and manganese).
Ingredients
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 2 - 3 tbsp celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 1⁄2 cups Nourish Broth, prepared
- 1 1⁄2 tsp Nourish Broth Mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, grate rind
- 1 - 2 tsp Greek Seasoning, or Souvlaki Seasoning
- 1⁄4 cup golden raisins
- 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds, optional
- 1 tbsp Fines Herbes Topper, optional
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, sauté onions and celery in oil until tender.
- Add barley, Nourish Broth, water, lemon rind and Greek Seasoning. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 40 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and add raisins and lemon juice. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and Fines Herbes just before serving.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 260, Fat 4.5 g (Saturated 0.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fiber 11 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 7 g.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with grilled steak and steamed veggies.