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1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/3 cup water
3 TBSPs reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 TSPs cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
1 TBSP canola oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, optional
Prepare barley according to package directions.
In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, saute garlic in oil for 15 seconds.
Add carrots and beans; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer.
Stir soy sauce mixture; stir into skillet.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.
Add barley; heat through.
If desired, stir in cashews.
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