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Orange Barley Pilaf and Ham Sauté

Source: National Barley Foods Council

Ham and vegetables cooked in an Asian inspired sauce served over orange infused barley pilaf.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	230.2

Total Carbs	28.4 g

Dietary Fiber	4.6 g

Sugars	10.8 g

Total Fat	8.5 g

Saturated Fat	1.5 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.7 g

Potassium	278.9 mg

Protein	10.8 g

Sodium	401.3 mg

Dietary Exchanges 8.5 Fat, 0.9 Vegetables, 0.4 Fruits, 0.8 Meat, 0.2 Other Carbs, 0.8 Starch,

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Servings

Ingredients

Orange Barley Pilaf 1.0
1 tbsp olive oil 1.0
1 tsp minced garlic 0.5
0 1/2 cup barley, pearl 1.25
1 1/4 cup cold water 0.25
0 1/4 tsp salt 1.0
1 tsp grated orange peel 2.0
2 tsp orange juice 0.25
0 1/4 cup golden raisins 2.0
2 each fresh green onions 1.0
1 pinch black pepper

Ham Sauté 1.0
1 tbsp olive oil 0.5
0 1/2 cup fresh chopped onion 0.5
0 1/2 cup fresh chopped celery 1.0
1 cup sliced carrots 1.0
1 cup fresh mushroom slices 1.0
1 cup fresh broccoli florets 0.3333
0.3333 cup cold water 1.0
1 tsp ground ginger 3.0
3 tbsp light soy sauce 3.0
3 tbsp rice vinegar 1.0
1 tbsp light honey 2.0
2 tsp Starch, corn, Argo 2.0
2 tsp sesame oil 1.0
1 cup roasted lean ham, diced

Directions

Orange Barley Pilaf

In medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and barley. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
Add water and salt. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed
In last 10 minutes of barley cook time, in small bowl, combine grated orange peel, orange juice, raisins, green onion and black pepper. Stir to blend.
Toss with cooked barley and keep warm until ready to serve.

Ham Sauté

While barley is cooking, in large skillet, heat oil over medium.
Add onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms and broccoli. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes.
Add water. Bring to boil and continue to cook 3 minutes.
In small bowl, whisk ginger root, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, cornstarch and sesame oil.
Add to vegetables. Cook for 3 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring continuously.
Add ham. Cook until thoroughly heated.