Roasted Turkey Breast & Barley Dinner Ideas

The more I use barley instead of pasta or rice, the more I like it. I often cook it in a vegetable broth to add to its taste. It has impressive nutritional benefits -

Half a cup of hulled barley contains:

• 326 calories
• 11.5 grams of protein
• 2 grams of fat
• 0 grams of cholesterol
• 68 grams of carbohydrate
• 16 grams of dietary fiber (64 percent of daily requirements)

That same serving provides the following portion of your daily allowance of minerals and micronutrients:

• 3 percent of calcium
• 18 percent of iron
• 40 percent of thiamin
• 15 percent of riboflavin
• 21 percent of niacin
• 15 percent of vitamin B6
• 5 percent of folate
• 30 percent of magnesium
• 25 percent of phosphorus
• 12 percent of potassium
• 17 percent of zinc
• 23 percent of copper
• 50 percent of selenium
• 90 percent of manganese

Beta-glucans are a type of fiber that is found in barley. Recently, beta-glucans have undergone extensive studies to determine their role in human health.
They have been found to lower insulin resistance and blood cholesterol levels, thereby lowering the risk of obesity as well as providing an immunity boost.
*Source: Medical News Today*

Radish, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Mediterranean baby lettuce, Roasted Turkey Breast

Radish, Sweet Peas, Carrots, Mini Cucumbers, roasted Turkey breast, Barley

Radish, Sweet Peas, Carrots, Mini Cucumbers, roasted Turkey breast, Barley

Here are three meals that I prepared from one turkey breast, a basket full of summer veggies, and some barley. 
The barley and turkey salad for the lunch picnic from the night before leftovers was a big hit. Especially the diabetic friend was interested to find more about the use of barley with her diet and was positively surprised. 

I hope you enjoy these meal ideas and inspiration. 
Till next time
~ Cheers!