Barley with caramelized vegetables

A delicious way to incorporate vegetables into dinner. Toasting the barley brings out its great flavour.

Recipe and photo provided by hellocanola.ca
90 cal Serves 8
Prep time 0h 15m
Cook time 0h 50m
Total time 1h 5m
Barley with caramelized vegetables

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In saucepan, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil over medium-high heat. Add barley and toast 3-4 minutes.
  2. Step 2

    Add broth to barley. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until barley is tender, about 40-45 minutes. Drain off excess broth. Cover to keep barley warm.
  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, in large frying pan, heat remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil. Add onion and sauté about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add red pepper, mushrooms and garlic and sauté 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4

    Add zucchini, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and continue to cook about 4-5 minutes longer. Season with pepper. Serve over barley.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 8)

Calories
90
Protein
2 g
Sodium
75 mg
Potassium
158 mg
Total fat
3.5 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Carbohydrates
12 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugars
5 g
Added sugars
2 g