This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Vegetable Barley Saute
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews, optional
Directions
- Prepare barley according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, saute garlic in oil for 15 seconds. Add carrots and beans; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add green onion; stir-fry 1 minute longer. Stir soy sauce mixture; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Add barley; heat through. If desired, stir in cashews.
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