Description
A vegan alternative to a family favorite
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearled barley
- 3 cups water
- ~1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup organic ketchup
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar*
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, bring the barley and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes.
- It a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and green pepper and saute until soft, about 5-8 minutes.
Add the ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, and agave nectar.
- Stir until the onions and peppers are evenly coated. If your barley still has some liquid, drain it. Add the barley to the pan, reduce the heat a little, and simmer another 15 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve on hamburger buns.
Notes
*you can substitute pure maple syrup or honey for the agave nectar
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: main meal
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 8.5g
- Sodium: 211mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 17.5g
- Protein: 1g