BARLEY VEGETABLE STEW

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From Waupaca, Wisconsin, Barbara Lane shares the recipe for a hearty barley stew that's sure to take the edge off cool-weather days. "Sometime I substitute millet for the barley," she suggests. "I pre-toast it in a skillet over medium heat, just until it starts to pop. It adds a nice nutty flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil. Add the carrot, squash, sweet potato and red pepper. Saute 5 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, barley, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until barley is tender. Add the tomato; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges