Barley-Vegetable Ragout
Vegetarian Times Issue: November 1, 2005 p.
Pearled barley has the hull and bran removed to make it cook more quickly—but it still retains some whole grain goodness.
Directions
- Bring broth to a boil in large pot. Add barley, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes, or until broth is absorbed and barley is tender. Transfer to mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 Tbs. oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and sauté 5 minutes, or until browned; add to barley. Add remaining 1 Tbs. oil to pot, and sauté cauliflower and onion 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 8 minutes. Stir in peppers; cover, and simmer 5 minutes more, or until tender.
- Stir in barley-mushroom mixture, chopped basil and soy cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute more, or until heated through. Serve garnished with basil sprigs.
ingredient list
Serves 6
- 2 1/4 cups “chicken” broth or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley, rinsed
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 10-oz. pkg. cremini mushrooms, halved
- 1 small head cauliflower, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 large white onion, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 15.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
- 2 small orange bell peppers, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated soy Parmesan or Romano cheese
Nutritional Information
Per SERVING:
| Calories |
219 |
| Protein |
10g |
| Total fat |
6g |
| Saturated fat |
g |
| Carbs |
35g |
| Cholesterol |
mg |
| Sodium |
544mg |
| Fiber |
9g |
| Sugars |
6g |
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