A great chicken soup recipe is a must for any household, particularly during the cold and flu season! The fiber in this recipe is pumped up with the addition of quinoa and vegetables. 212 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP As many of us are freezing of our behinds in these winter temperatures, I…
Hearty Chicken Stew Recipe with Barley
This chicken barley stew is the ultimate healthy comfort food. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe (even the night before) with tons of flavor. 196 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There is no shortage of barley in our house. I was cleaning out my pantry recently and realized that there are no less than…
Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe {Vegan}
This Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup recipe couldn’t be easier. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Healthy, delicious and packed with nutrients. 164 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I am a salad lover, through and through. The more “stuff” in the salad the better – veggies, leftover chicken, raw nuts,…
Quick Cheesy Vegetarian Barley Risotto Recipe, Plus The Big Traveling Potluck Recap
This Cheesy Vegetarian Barley Risotto recipe, rich with mushrooms and sugar snap peas, is a great quick option for any meal. Thanks to Kerrygold Cheese for helping me to share this recipe with you. Moments of inspiration strike you when you least expect it. For me, those moments usually sneak up on me when I…
Toasted Barley & Shrimp Salad Recipe
Work some whole grains into your lunch with this make-ahead toasted barley and shrimp salad recipe. It’s healthy, tasty and packed with fiber! The only way I can avoid the eat-everything-in-the-fridge trap during the lunch hour is by having a plan. Okay, that pretty much applies to the whole day. Hunger along with an empty…
Barley Stew Recipe with Caramelized Onions, White Beans & Spinach
This comforting vegetarian barley stew recipe, filled with spinach and caramelized onions, packs a punch of flavor for a Meatless Monday meal. I’ll admit that I get a high out of creating a vegetarian stew recipe for Meatless Monday that is filling, low in calories, packs a punch of protein (beans!) and fiber (barley and…
Lean Bison & Barley Soup Recipe with Green Peas
Yes, I’m at it again – messing with tried-and-true favorites and likely making several traditionalists out there roll their eyes in exasperation. What’s the point in changing your standby beef and barley soup recipe? Don’t get me wrong. I still have a soft spot in my heart for beef-packed soups. However, since we’re doing this…