Hearty Ham, Barley & Almond Bake - One-Dish Meal Recipe

Ham, Barley and Almond Bake

YIELD Makes 8 servings

This one-dish meal showcases barley in a delicious mixture of veggies and herbs. Pair with a side salad of mixed leafy greens.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 cup uncooked barley 1 cup chopped carrots 1 bunch green onions, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean smoked ham, cubed 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13X9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Spread almonds in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside
3. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add barley, carrots, onions, celery and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onions are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in ham, toasted almonds, basil, oregano and pepper. Spoon into prepared dish.
4. Place broth in medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Pour over barley mixture.
5. Cover tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven; stir in green beans. Bake, covered, 30 minutes or until barley is tender.

This recipe appears in: Pork NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/8 of total recipe Sodium 914 mg Protein 19 g Fiber 7 g Carbohydrate 25 g Cholesterol 31 mg Saturated Fat 2 g Total Fat 9 g Calories from Fat 32 % Calories 251 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1/2 Meat 2 Starch 1-1/2