Diabetes Self-Management

Clean Eating Side Dishes

Barley and Vegetable Risotto

MAKES 6 SIDE-DISH SERVINGS

SERVING SIZE: ½ CUP

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 7g, Cholesterol 5mg, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 340mg

Exchanges per serving: ½ Fat, 1 Vegetable

4½ cups fat-free reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
¾ cup uncooked pearl barley
1 large red bell pepper, diced
2 cups packed baby spinach
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Bring broth to a boil in

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