Barley Stir Fry

I feel that the easiest way…besides a smoothie….to eat vegetables is to make a stir-fry. Barley is a rather unknown grain that packs a lot of punch……

According to nutrition data it contains 193 calories 12% iron, 4g of protein, 1% fat and 6g of fiber compared to brown rice that has  216 calories, 5% iron, 5 g of protein and 3% fat 

So, like I said, super easy to eat veggies this way. I chopped ever veggie I could possible get my hand on and threw it all on a skillet to create this recipe.  

Ingredients:

½ c (dry) pearled barley

¼ head of broccoli

¼ head of cauliflower

5 mushrooms

½ bell pepper, sliced

½ onion, sliced

2 cans (or small 4 ounce boxed of tomato sauce)

Sprinkle of salt, pepper, and basil (makes it feel Italian) 

First cook ½ cup (dry) barley according to directions

Then chop all the vegetables and lightly steam them in a skillet

Add in the barley, tomato sauce, and spices

Cook until there is no more water in the skillet

Serve with a side salad (because you didn't get enough vegetables in as it was) aha