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Contributed By: bluther
Shape Magazine

Barley is a nutty, inexpensive grain packed with B vitamins and fiber.

Ingredients

1 cup Pearl barley

5 cups Fat-free vegetable or chicken broth, or water

2 t Fresh lemon juice or more to taste

2 Teas olive oil

2 Teas dried oregano

1 cup Diced vine-ripened tomatoes

1 cup Diced cucumber, skin on

1 Medium carrot diced

1 Medium onion minced

1/2 cup Fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine barley and broth in a large saucepan. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes until barley is tender.

Drain any excess water and transfer barley to a large bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil and oregano and toss to combine. Add vegetables and parsley; toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled

Cook's Notes

Serving size is 1-1/2 cups

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