Barley with Sweet Potato and Black Beans
Barley with Sweet Potato and Black Beans
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 in. pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 3 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 ½ cup pearled barley
- ¾ cup sliced scallions or red onion
- ½ cup drained and rinsed black beans
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and toss potatoes with 1 tbsp. olive oil and salt.
- Spread on pan and bake for 40 minutes, stirring once.
- Meanwhile, bring vegetable or chicken broth to boil in a large saucepan.
- Add barley and reduce heat to low – simmer with lid on for 30-40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer cooked barley to a large mixing bowl and add sweet potatoes, scallions, black beans, lime juice, garlic salt, cumin, pepper and cilantro.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
NUTRITION NUGGETS: Beans provide a high amount of fiber in your diet, which has been shown to reduce cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes and obesity.