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Italian Barley and Bean Pilaf

Updated Oct 22, 2010
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Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Enjoy this Italian-style barley, beans and veggies pilaf – a scrumptious skillet meal!

Italian Barley and Bean Pilaf

  • Prep Time 8 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons garlic-flavored oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 6 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 can (15 to 19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups lightly packed spinach leaves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in oil, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in tomatoes, barley and thyme; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in beans, spinach and 1/2 cup of the cheese; cook until hot. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition

285 Calories
9g Total Fat
15g Protein
46g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
285
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
580mg
Total Carbohydrate
46g
Dietary Fiber
10g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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