Barley Rice
Brown rice packed with barley and spinach is a healthy dish that is rich in atioxidants, fiber, manganese and selenium. This healthy and hearty side can be paired with a steak dinner or topped with grilled chicken.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 876.12 kcal
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped onions
- 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil
- 667/1000 cup(s) pearled barley
- 1 3/4 cup(s) chicken broth
- 14 ounce(s) water
- 1/4 cup(s) brown rice
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
- 1/4 finely chopped chipotle chili in adobo (1 tsp)
- 2 cup(s) torn fresh spinach
- 333/1000 cup(s) pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped
In saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender; stirring occasionally.
Add barley; cook and stir 3 minutes or until barley starts to brown.
Add broth, water, brown rice, dried thyme (if using), and chipotle pepper.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer 45 minutes or until barley and rice are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
Stir in thyme and remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in spinach and nuts just before serving.
Calories: 876.12kcalCarbohydrates: 121.19gProtein: 23.4gFat: 40.27gSaturated Fat: 4.46gCholesterol: 26.25mgSodium: 541.95mgFiber: 26.02gSugar: 7g