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Receta Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach
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Ingredientes
- Other whole grain stews or soups:
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- Cookinâ Canuckâs Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash & Quinoa
- La Fujimamaâs Toshikoshi Soba (Soba Noodle Soup)
- Skinnytasteâs Beef, Potato & Quinoa Soup
- fANNEtastic Foodâs Turkey, Veggie & Barley Chili
- Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach
- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, cut in half & thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, including juices
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups vegetable broth, plus more for thinning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can cannellini beans
- 3 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
View Full Recipe at Cookin' Canuck
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2088g | |
| Calories 1362 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 9% |
| Total Fat 14.68g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 2.53g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6602mg | 275% |
| Potassium 2375mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 267.32g | 71% |
| Dietary Fiber 61.8g | 206% |
| Sugars 33.58g | 22% |
| Protein 48.46g | 78% |
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