Barley, Corn and Lima Bean Sauté

Prep 10 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 4

Looking for an easy dinner recipe? Then check out this barley, corn and bean dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 1/3

cups water

2/3

cup uncooked quick-cooking barley

tablespoon butter

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

clove garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

boxes (9 oz each) frozen corn, thawed and drained

box (9 oz) frozen baby lima beans, thawed and drained

Directions

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1

Heat water to boiling in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in barley; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Let stand covered 5 minutes.
2

Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
3

Stir in barley and remaining ingredients. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4g; 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%
Sodium: 370mg; 15%
Potassium: 510mg; 14%
Total Carbohydrate: 55g; 18%
Dietary Fiber 11g 44% Sugars 5g
Protein: 9g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;