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Barley with Toasted Cumin and Mint Recipe

Barley with Toasted Cumin and Mint Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp turmeric
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 to 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Bring water, barley, salt, and turmeric to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain barley in a colander and transfer to a bowl. Stir in mint, onion (to taste), lemon juice, cumin, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Each serving contains about 144 calories and 2 grams fat. Nutritional analysis provided by Self

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	75.51 Kcal (316 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.33g	2%
Sodium	299.74mg	12%
Potassium	146.55mg	3%
Total Carbs	13.76g	5%
Sugars	0.48g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	13%
Protein	0.94g	2%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	89.4mg	497%
Calcium	51.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	40.12 Kcal (168 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.7g	2%
Sodium	159.26mg	12%
Potassium	77.87mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.31g	5%
Sugars	0.26g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	13%
Protein	0.5g	2%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	47.5mg	497%
Calcium	27.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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