Barley and Chard Pilaf Recipe

Name: Barley and Chard Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water and 1/4 cup water, divided use; 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, or 2 teaspoons snipped fresh; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces red or green Swiss chard, tough stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (about 2 cups); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 medium shallots, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/3 cup chopped seeded tomatoes, drained; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup water and 1/4 cup water, divided use
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, or 2 teaspoons snipped fresh
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces red or green Swiss chard, tough stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped seeded tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil over high heat.
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Stir in the barley, oregano, and pepper.
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Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the water is absorbed.
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In another medium saucepan, bring the remaining 1/4 cup water to a boil over high heat.
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Stir in the chard.
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Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chard is tender.
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Drain well in a colander.
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Set aside.
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Pour the oil into the pan the chard was in.
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Heat over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
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Cook the shallots and bell pepper for 4 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
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Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, chard, and barley.
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Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute, or until the tomatoes are hot, stirring frequently.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 91
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Total fat: 1.5g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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Monounsaturated: 1.0g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 66mg
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Carbohydrates: 18g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugars: 2g
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Protein: 3g
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Calcium: 30mg
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Potassium: 246mg
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1 starch

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water and 1/4 cup water, divided use, 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, or 2 teaspoons snipped fresh, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Barley and Chard Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley and Chard Pilaf

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