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Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley Recipe

Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup pearl barley
8 oz uncooked orecchiette pasta
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 bunch green onions
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup torn arugula leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a saucepan, bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in the barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a food processor, finely chop the cilantro, green onions, and 1/2 the tomatoes. Mix in the broth and Parmesan cheese, and process until well blended.
In a large bowl, toss the barley, pasta, cilantro mixture, remaining tomatoes, and arugula. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.32 Kcal (1077 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.06g	6%
Cholesterol	6.63mg	2%
Sodium	312.25mg	13%
Potassium	166.07mg	4%
Total Carbs	45.68g	15%
Sugars	4.52g	18%
Dietary Fiber	5.4g	22%
Protein	10.15g	20%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	132mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.37 Kcal (399 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.51g	6%
Cholesterol	2.46mg	2%
Sodium	115.73mg	13%
Potassium	61.55mg	4%
Total Carbs	16.93g	15%
Sugars	1.67g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2g	22%
Protein	3.76g	20%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	48.9mg	13%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.7

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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