HEARTY MEAT SAUCE OVER PEARLED BARLEY (DIABETIC)
Comforting and yummy! Big Italian flavor easy enough for any night of the week. The barley has a low Glycemic Index yet similar chewy texture compared to pasta.
Provided by Caroline Janowiak
Categories Poultry
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan, bring chicken bouillon and 2.5 c of water to a boil. Add barley and cook on low, covered, for 45 minutes. Barley should be tender but still chewy with a firm bite.
- Meanwhile, in a large stock pot combine: turkey, spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion and garlic. Stir until turkey is well-distributed.
- Simmer sauce over medium heat until turkey is cooked, about 30 minutes.
- Add spinach and simmer an additional 10 minutes to heat.
- Serve meat sauce over barley and top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 2403.6, Carbohydrate 100.1, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 43.4, Protein 46.6
HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CUBED BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Here's a stick to your ribs type of soup. I've also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London broil that's been cut into bite-size pieces with tremendous sucess.-Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown beef in oil; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Add the broth, beer, onion, barley, garlic, oregano, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, pepper flakes, pepper, salt and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. , Stir in vegetables; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender and vegetables are heated through. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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