THEME: Swiss Chard and Barley Skillet

[Jamie R]

Swiss Chard and Barley Skillet

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked quick cooking barley
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic granules
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups Swiss chard leaves, spinach or beet greens, chopped
1 cup (8 oz.) low sodium navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 TB extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 TB Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Preheat broiler.

In a large skillet, bring water to a boil; add barley, peppers,
garlic and pepper flakes.

Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer for 10 minutes, or until liquid
is absorbed.

Remove from heat; stir in chard, beans, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.

Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs. Broil for 2 minutes or until golden.

Remove from broiler; serve with a lemon wedge.

Makes: 4 servings.

Nutrition Information:
Per serving = calories 288, total fat 6 g, sat fat <1 g, protein 10
g, carbs 45 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 488 mg, dietary fiber 12 g.