Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens⏱ 80 min total

Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens

Per 1 serving · 371 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
223
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    10g
    17% of calories
  • Carbs
    42g
    69% of calories
  • Fat
    3.7g
    14% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens (371 g) has 223 calories, with 10 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 3.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in protein (20% DV), dietary fiber (35% DV) and Vitamin A (53% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
60cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.5g
Net carbs
32g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.8g
4.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein20%
  • Dietary fiber35%
  • Vitamin A53%
  • Vitamin C128%
  • Vitamin K539%
  • Thiamine34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E14%
  • Pantothenic acid13%
  • Calcium18%
  • Potassium16%
  • Zinc12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium32%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 25 minCook 55 min
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until leeks begin to soften, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary; increase heat to medium-high and sauté until mushrooms soften and begin to brown, stirring often, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice; stir for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add barley and 4 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until barley is almost tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add kale; stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Cover and simmer until kale and barley are tender, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls as needed for desired stew consistency, about 10 minutes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (371 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A478 μg
53%
Vitamin C116 mg
128%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K646 μg
539%
Thiamine0.4 mg
34%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin4 mg
23%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
37%
Folate (B9)160 μg
40%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline23 mg
4%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium176 mg
18%
Iron3 mg
39%
Potassium764 mg
16%
Magnesium82 mg
20%
Phosphorus194 mg
28%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper2 mg
177%
Manganese1 mg
53%
Selenium16 μg
30%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene48 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene5,673 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose0.4 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene803 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 223 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 42min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 27min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 19min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 31min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens?

One serving of Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens (1 serving) has 223 calories, which works out to 60 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens high in protein?

It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (20% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens?

747 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens?

4.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

More recipes

View all