VEGETABLE BARLEY SAUTE

Vegetable Barley Saute image

This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, optional

Steps:

Prepare barley according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, saute garlic in oil for 15 seconds. Add carrots and beans; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer. Stir soy sauce mixture; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Add barley; heat through. If desired, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges