Simple Barley Pilaf
Ingredients
2 tbsps butter
1 cup pearl barley (medium, not quick cooking barley)
1/3 cup pine nuts (or almonds, optional)
2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 onions (medium, chopped)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
31/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the barley, nuts (if using), garlic and onions. Saute the mixture, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender and the barley is golden. Scrape the mixture into a 3-quart baking dish and stir in the salt, pepper and chicken broth. Bake uncovered for 60-80 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the barley is tender. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
