Vegetable Barley Paella Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Pearl barley | 1 Cup (16 tbs), well rinsed | |
| Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Chopped onion | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Peas | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (fresh or frozen) | |
| Roasted red pepper | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), cut into 1/2-inch strips | |
| Artichoke hearts | 1 Cup (16 tbs), quartered (canned or frozen) | |
| Capers | 1 Tablespoon | |
| White wine | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Smoked paprika | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Turmeric | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Black beans | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), cooked, rinsed (Optional) | |
| Fresh parsley | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped finely | |
| Green pea | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 325 Calories from Fat 76
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g12.7%
Saturated Fat 0.64 g3.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 258.1 mg10.8%
Total Carbohydrates 43 g14.5%
Dietary Fiber 10.1 g40.4%
Sugars 7.6 g
Protein 9 g18.5%
Vitamin A 38.2% Vitamin C 95%
Calcium 9.5% Iron 15.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. Rinse barley until the water runs clear. Drain, and set aside.
MAKING
3. Place an oven safe pan on medium flame. Drop barley, and onion in it. Stir frequently, and toast barley for 5 minutes.
4. Add water, smoked paprika, and turmeric. Stir until the yellow color of spices is dispersed. Pour olive oil, reduce the flame, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
5. Throw capers, artichokes, red pepper, and black beans into the pan.
6. Pour white wine, and give it a good stir. Cover with lid.
7. Pop the pan in oven, and bake for 15 minutes.
8. Remove the lid, stir in peas, and bake for additional 5 minutes.
SERVING
9. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve paella hot.
TIPS
Stir barley frequently so that it does not burn or stick to the bottom of the pan.
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