Barley is great as the base in soups and stews, and this versatile grain pairs well with fish and chicken or in other vegetable dishes. In this recipe, we’ve simply added chopped spinach for a nutritious and tasty side dish. Goes great with our Tangy Baked Cod. Serves 4.

Recipe Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup barley, rinsed
• 2½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups chopped spinach

Recipe Directions

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion cooking until translucent, 3 minutes.
2. Add the barley and broth, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
4. Add the spinach; stir for one minute until thoroughly mixed. Serve.

Per serving: 233 calories, 10 gm protein, 39 gm carbohydrate, 5 gm fat, 1 gm sat fat, 3 gm mono fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 9 gm fiber, 52 mg sodium