SEDONA PEPPERS AND PORTOBELLOS

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This is a hearty vegetarian meal. The barley emerges al dente and a bit chewy, adding textural dimension to the meal and some of that meaty chewing satisfaction. The more processed the barley, the softer it will be; that is, pearled barley will be softer than hulled barley I prefer to use hulled barley as it is a whole grain; pearled barley is more refined.

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Olive oil spray
1/4 cup hulled barley
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch strips
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch strips
4 ounces reduced-fat soft goat cheese (chevre), cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
One 4-ounce can chopped roasted green chiles
2 portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
  • Pour the barley and liquid into the pot and stir to make an even layer.
  • Add a layer of the red and green bell peppers. Scatter half the cheese slices across the peppers. Sprinkle with the garlic and half of the green chiles.
  • Cut the mushroom slices into thirds and add to the pot. Top with the rest of the cheese, the roasted red peppers, and the rest of the green chiles.
  • Cover and bake for 50 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
  • Calories: 327
  • Protein: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 26mg
  • Sodium: 437mg
  • Fiber: 6g

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