Southwestern Barley Recipe

Name: Southwestern Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10-oz. pkg. frozen baby lima beans; 1 cup quick-cooking barley; 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup tomato juice; 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

1
Cook lima beans according to package directions; drain and cool.
2
In medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil.
3
Add barley and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again, pressing to remove excess moisture.
5
Transfer barley to medium bowl.
6
Add lima beans and red pepper.
7
In small bowl, whisk together tomato juice, lime juice, oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, oregano and hot sauce.
8
Add salt to taste.
9
Pour dressing over barley mixture and toss to blend.
10
Serve at room temperature.

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10-oz. pkg. frozen baby lima beans, 1 cup quick-cooking barley, 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced, ⅓ cup tomato juice, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Barley falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Barley

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