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Brown Rice, Lentil And Barley Pilaf

This recipe can be cut in half to serve four, or make the full batch; refrigerate any extra in a covered container and reheat as needed in the microwave. It's incredibly versatile.

Courses: Vegetarian
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

4   Carrots - diced
4 cups 948mlLow-sodium vegetable broth
1 1/3 cups 213g / 7.5ozBrown rice
2   Onions - chopped
1/2 cup 118mlLentils - rinsed and drained
1/2 cup 118mlPearl barley
2 cups 292g / 10ozBroccoli florets
1/4 cup 23g / 0.8ozMinced parsley

Recipe Instructions

In a large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the carrots, broth, rice, onions, lentils and barley; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the grains are softened, 30 to 40 minutes.

Add the broccoli and parsley; simmer, covered, until the grains are tender and the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Per Serving: 255 Calories, 2 g Total Fat, 0 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 67 mg Sodium, 53 g Total Carbohydrate, S g Dietary Fiber, 9 g Protein, 51 mg Calcium.

Serving Provides: 1 Bread, 1 Fruit/Vegetable.

Points Per Serving: 4.

Source:
Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes by Weight Watchers

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