Barley Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potato and White Beans

Name: Barley Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potato and White Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cup pearl barley (rinsed); 3.5 cup water; 2 sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz can, rinsed and drained); 3 cup baby spinach (roughly chopped); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1.5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Tender quick-simmered pearl barley paired with tender sweet potato, creamy cannellini beans, and tender baby spinach tossed in a tangy maple dijon dressing.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.61/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Nut-Free
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Cholesterol
High-Fiber
Kosher
Halal
Low-Fat
Low-Sugar
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

1.5 cup pearl barley (rinsed)
3.5 cup water
2 sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 can cannellini beans (15 oz can, rinsed and drained)
3 cup baby spinach (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1.5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

Combine pearl barley, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender and chewy. Drain any excess water if necessary and set aside.
While barley simmers, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring twice, until sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
In a small bowl, whisk together pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Distribute baby spinach evenly into the bottom of 6 containers. Top with warm barley (which gently wilts the greens), sautéed sweet potatoes, and cannellini beans.
Drizzle the maple dijon dressing evenly over each bowl.

Notes

Enjoy cold or microwave for 60 to 90 seconds. The hearty pearl barley retains a pleasant chewy bite for up to 4 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 292
Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 53.1 g
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 10 g
Sodium: 499 mg
Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
Sugar: 6.6 g