Makes 6 servings (½ cup per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 tsp canola oil 
• ½ cup diced onion 
• 1½ cups sliced mushrooms 
• 1 clove minced garlic 
• 1 tsp dried thyme 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp ground pepper 
• ½ cup barley, dry 
• 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth 

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. 
2. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and continue cooking for 2 minutes. 
3. Add barley and stir to combine. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.  
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until barley is tender, about 8 – 10 minutes. 
5. Serve and enjoy! 

Nutritional analysis per serving: 99 calories, 3 g fat, 3 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate (13 g available carbohydrate), 3 g fibre, 134 mg sodium 

My Viva Servings: 1 grain, 1 vegetable 

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