Toasted Barley With Mixed Veggies Low Fat Recipes

ROASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH BACON AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Put barley in a saute pan over medium heat and toast until medium brown. In a pot, bring the stock and water to a boil with the bay leaf and salt. Add toasted barley and cook until tender about20 minutes. Drain and spread out on cookie sheet to cool.
• Cook bacon in nonstick skillet until crisp. Remove and add the garlic to the same skillet. When it begins to turn light brown, add the carrots and thyme. Saute for 1 minute, then add the zucchini and continue to saute for another 30 seconds. Take off the heat and add vinegar and olive oil, and season. Set aside and let cool.
• Toss the barley with the sliced mushrooms, bacon, carrot mixture and parsley. Season well with salt and pepper and serve.

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Toast the barley - shaking the pan occasionally so it doesn't burn.
• Add the barley to the water.
• Add the bouillion and boil for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms, scallions, and garlic for 3-5 minutes.
• Drain the barley.
• Add barley to mushrooms and season with salt, thyme, and pepper to taste.
• Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 10-inch skillet and 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook barley in skillet over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until light brown.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions; heat to boiling. Spoon mixture into casserole.
• Cover; bake about 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with green onions.