Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms - 2 servings

Preparation: 5 min. Cooking: 35 min. Total: 40 min.
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup pearled barley
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp parsley, minced

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, mushrooms and bay leaf 5 minutes, stirring, until onion is softened. Stir in barley, water and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer 30-35 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender. Discard bay leaf and stir in parsley. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Calories Fat Carbs Protein Fiber Sugar Cholesterol Sodium
150 Cal 5.2 g 25 g 3.6 g 4.3 g 6.2 g 0 mg 12 mg

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Nutrients

Calories 150 Cal  
Fat 5.2 g  
Carbs 25 g  
Protein 3.6 g  
Fiber 4.3 g  
Sugar 6.2 g  

Fats

Fat 5.2 g  
Fat, Sat. 0.72 g  
Fat, Mono. 3.3 g  
Fat, Poly. 0.75 g  
Cholesterol 0 mg  

Vitamins

Choline 24 mg 4.4%
Niacin 3.5 mg 22%
Panto. Acid 1.4 mg 28%
Riboflavin 0.22 mg 17%
Thiamin 0.12 mg 10%
Vitamin A 240 IU 8.1%
Vitamin B6 0.24 mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 11 mg 13%
Vitamin D 12 IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.7 mg 4.6%
Vitamin K 50 mcg 41%

Minerals

Calcium 38 mg 3.8%
Copper 0.41 mg 46%
Fluoride 84 mcg 2100%
Iron 2 mg 25%
Magnesium 30 mg 7%
Manganese 0.33 mg 4.7%
Phosphorus 110 mg 16%
Potassium 430 mg 9.1%
Selenium 11 mcg 20%
Sodium 12 mg 0.79%
Zinc 1.1 mg 9.8%

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