Did you know one cup of barley accounts for 46% of your daily protein value? That's not all! You can get 36% of your daily Iron intake, 30% of your Vitamin B intake and a massive 61% of your daily Magnesium intake - all with just one cup of barley. Now that's one powerful grain! This Barley Jambalaya recipe offers a healthy meal that doesn't hold back when it comes to flavor. Want a bit more spice? Add a second helping of cayenne pepper! Trying to eat less meat? Substitute ground turkey with brown rice and pinto beans! 

Ingredients

• 1 cup instant pearl barley
• 4 cups water
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 3 medium onions
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 1 medium green, red, yellow, or orange bell pepper
• 2 medium cloves garlic
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• 4 ounces ground turkey
• 2 (14½-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper