Barley with Black Beans
Almost everyone is familiar with pearl barley, but if you’ve got 10 extra minutes, consider pot barley too. It’s similar in taste to the pearl but bigger grained. A purchased balsamic vinaigrette and roasted red peppers give this dish the spark of a warm salad. It’s superb served with oven-roasted…
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Almost everyone is familiar with pearl barley, but if you’ve got 10 extra minutes, consider pot barley too. It’s similar in taste to the pearl but bigger grained. A purchased balsamic vinaigrette and roasted red peppers give this dish the spark of a warm salad. It’s superb served with oven-roasted root vegetables and some cornbread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl or pot barley, rinsed
- 1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 12-oz. jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill, or more to taste
Preparation
Put 3 cups water into large saucepan,
and bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Cover, reduce heat to low
and cook 30 minutes for pearl barley (40 minutes for pot barley), or until water is absorbed. (If grain is too chewy, add another 1/2 cup water, and cook until water is absorbed.)
Combine barley, black beans, roasted red peppers, vinaigrette, and dill in mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, mix well, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 300
- Carbohydrate Content 45 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 9 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 580 mg
- Sugar Content 6 g