• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 2 cups water
• 3 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, mushrooms and bay leaf 5 minutes, stirring, until onion is softened. Stir in barley, water and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer 30-35 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender. Discard bay leaf and stir in parsley. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Per serving: calories 257, fat 5.5g, 18% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 7.1g, carbohydrates 47.8g, fiber 9.9g, sugar 4.6g, sodium 13mg, diet points 4.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.7, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.2, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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