Hearty Meat Sauce over Pearled Barley (Diabetic)

"Comforting and yummy! Big Italian flavor easy enough for any night of the week. The barley has a low Glycemic Index yet similar chewy texture compared to pasta."
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a medium sauce pan, bring chicken bouillon and 2.5 c of water to a boil. Add barley and cook on low, covered, for 45 minutes. Barley should be tender but still chewy with a firm bite.
  • Meanwhile, in a large stock pot combine: turkey, spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onion and garlic. Stir until turkey is well-distributed.
  • Simmer sauce over medium heat until turkey is cooked, about 30 minutes.
  • Add spinach and simmer an additional 10 minutes to heat.
  • Serve meat sauce over barley and top with Parmesan cheese.

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