Ingredients

  • 3 no-salt-added vegetable bouillon cubes
  • 2 cups quick-cooking barley
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
  • 3 large shallots, chopped (1 cup)
  • 23 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
  • 12 oz. baby spinach (8 cups)
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. baked garlic-herb tofu, cubed
  • 3 Tbs. grated vegan Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tbs. chopped fresh chives

Method

  • Place bouillon cubes and 6 cups water in large glass measuring cup, and heat in microwave 5 minutes, or until boiling.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Toast barley in skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • In same skillet, heat 1 Tbs.
  • oil over medium heat.
  • Add shallots, and saute 4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Return barley to pan and cook 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in wine, and cook 3 minutes, or until liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  • Add 1/2 cup bouillon and sun-dried tomatoes, and cook 4 minutes, or until liquid is almost completely absorbed, stirring constantly.
  • Add spinach a few handfuls at a time, and cook until spinach is wilted.
  • Continue adding bouillon 1/2 cup at a time, and stir and cook 5 minutes, allowing barley to absorb most of liquid before adding more.
  • Stir in tofu, and cook 8 minutes, or until barley is tender.
  • Stir in remaining 1 Tbs.
  • oil, Parmesan, and chives.