Pearl barley is barley with all the bran removed, giving the round, shiny grains a pearlescent white colour. Pearl barley is widely used in Japan and countries with cool climates. In this dish we pair walnuts and tenderstem broccoli to really pack a nutritious punch!
Nutritional Info (per portion)
Calories:
417 kcal
Carbohydrates:
58 g
Protein:
15 g
Fat:
21 g
Wheat
(Pearl Barley)
Nuts
(Walnut)
Celery
(Stock Cube (may also contain traces of Egg, Soybeans & Mustard))
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