VEGETABLE AND BARLEY PILAF

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Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble fiber, which aids digestion. And it can help to lower cholesterol, too! You can easily substitute other fresh veggies you have on hand. -Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes., Stir in the onions, marjoram, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.