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Veggie Fried Barley

A spin on fried rice, this Veggie Fried Barley is filling, delicious and perfect as a side or the center stage as a meal!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups barley cooked
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ onion diced finely
  • ¼ green bell pepper diced (or any other color of bell pepper)
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 yellow squash diced
  • 2 eggs
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

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  1. Cook the barley according to the packaging instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oils over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the diced onion, zucchini, squash and bell pepper to the pan. Season with salt and cook through. (This should take 5-10 minutes, depending on your stove.)
  4. Once vegetables are soft, crack the two eggs in the skillet, breaking up immediately with your spatula/wooden spoon, and cooking until the egg is completely cooked. Season with pepper.
  5. Add the cooked barley, mixing in with the vegetables and egg. Lower the heat to medium-low.
  6. Once everything is combined, pour in the soy sauce slowly, stirring until mixed in, then remove the pan from the heat.
  7. Top with toasted sesame seeds, season more with pepper (if need be) and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 410mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 410mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.