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Lunchbox: Mandarin Ginger Cashew Barley Grain Bowl

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Lunchbox: Mandarin Ginger Cashew Barley Grain Bowl

Ingredients for 7 servings

* Optional Substitution Note

  • 1 1/2 cups pearled barley, uncooked and raw
  • 1/2 red cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, grated or shredded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can (8oz) water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • 3 green onion stalks, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups no sugar added canned mandarins
  • Dressing
    • 4 tablespoons avocado oil or neutral flavor oil
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 4 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons rice cooking wine (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 7 tablespoons crushed dry roasted cashews (1 tablespoon per serving)

Steps

Step 1

Bring about 3 cups of salted water to a boil, add the barley and cook for about 25 minutes until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed, then drain, let it cool, then add to a large mixing bowl.  Note: barley should be soft yet slightly chewy.

Step 2

Add the remaining salad ingredients to gently fold together.

Step 3

Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing, then drizzle over the salad. Gently fold the salad again, then top each individual serving with crushed cashews.

Step 4

If you’re making this for meal prep, keep the cashews separate.  You can grab my 50oz stainless steel container to keep your meals cold longer.

Lunchbox: Mandarin Ginger Cashew Barley Grain Bowl

Kevin Curry


Prep 25min
Total 25min

Category
Calories 410


  • 1 1/2 cups pearled barley, uncooked and raw
  • 1/2 red cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, grated or shredded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can (8oz) water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • 3 green onion stalks, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups no sugar added canned mandarins
  • Dressing
    • 4 tablespoons avocado oil or neutral flavor oil
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 4 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons rice cooking wine (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 7 tablespoons crushed dry roasted cashews (1 tablespoon per serving)

  1. Bring about 3 cups of salted water to a boil, add the barley and cook for about 25 minutes until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed, then drain, let it cool, then add to a large mixing bowl.  Note: barley should be soft yet slightly chewy.

  2. Add the remaining salad ingredients to gently fold together.

  3. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing, then drizzle over the salad. Gently fold the salad again, then top each individual serving with crushed cashews.

  4. If you’re making this for meal prep, keep the cashews separate.  You can grab my 50oz stainless steel container to keep your meals cold longer.



Nutrition per serving

Calories410cal
Protein12g
Fats16g
Carbs57g
Sodium460mg
Fiber11g
Sugar11g
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  1. WOW!! I love this! And it’s versatile I was able to sub cukes for cabbage and kept grains separate from the veggie fruit mix. I added a little chicken for additional protein and that dressing packs a flavor punch. I really enjoy your recipes. Fresh, healthy and flavorful. Thank you!

Details

Prep 25min
Total 25min

Nutrition per serving

Calories410cal
Protein12g
Fats16g
Carbs57g
Sodium460mg
Fiber11g
Sugar11g
About Kevin - author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey, I'm Kevin

My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.

By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!