ASIAN BLACK BEAN AND BARLEY SALAD

Asian Black Bean and Barley Salad image

Provided by KBarrett

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups pearl barley, cooked
4 large green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
1 cup carrot, coarsley grated
1 tablespoon red chili paste (such as Sambal Oelek)
1 tablespoon sugar (or vegan sweetener)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons broth
1 dash sesame oil (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 cups black beans (or one can, rinsed)
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
peanuts, crushed (optional)

Steps:

Mix barley, onions and carrots in a large bowl, set aside.
Mix sambal, sugar, soy sauce, 5 spice powder, water/broth and sesame oil (if using) in small bowl, set aside.
Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes until tender.
Add black beans and sambal mixture to pan. Cook until most liquid evaporates.
Add black bean mixture to barley mixture. Stir well to blend. Top with cilantro and/or peanuts if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 535.4, Carbohydrate 93.1, Fiber 21.8, Sugar 8, Protein 17.5