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Barley with Toasted Cumin and Mint

3.5

(16)

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Bring water, barley, salt, and turmeric to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain barley in a colander and transfer to a bowl. Stir in mint, onion (to taste), lemon juice, cumin, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving contains about 144 calories and 2 grams fat.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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