4 c cooked barley; or other -grains 1/2 c onions; diced 1/2 c carrots; diced 1/2 c celery; diced 1/4 c shiitake mushrooms 1/4 c fresh parsley; chopped 1/2 c cooked seitan; cubed 1 tamari ginger dressing
Instructions
Soak mushrooms in boiling water until softened. Dice and cook 10 minutes in soaking water mixed with a little tamari.
Place 1/2 inch of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the onions and blanch for several seconds. Remove and drain. Place the carrots in the same boiling water and blanch for several seconds. Remove and drain. Place the barley, onions, carrots, celery, shiitake, chopped parsley, and seitan in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle tamari-ginger dressing over each serving.
Per serving: 219 Calories; 1g Fat (3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 97mg Sodium