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Barley and Mushrooms with Beans

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AllRecipes.com - By: Niki Plourde - e-mail

Barley and Mushrooms with Beans
WW Points
Makes: 6 servings
Grains, legumes, and vegetables - this dish has it all!

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup uncooked barley
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and well rinsed. (to remove salt)

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until tender.

Mix barley and vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender.

Stir white beans into the barley mixture. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until beans are heated.

One serving equals: Calories: 199 ....Total Fat: 2.3g ....
Cholesterol: 0mg ....Sodium: 516mg ....Total Carbohydrates: 38.4g .... Dietary Fiber: 8.3g ....Protein: 9.6g ++++ WWP: 3