Braised pearl barley with basil pesto

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Pearl barley
1 large Yellow onion(s)
Finely diced
1 medium Bay leaf
3½ cup Chicken stock
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons Basil pesto
(purchased or homemade)

Directions

Place the barley in a fine sieve and wash under cold running water until the water runs clean, about 5 min. Drain.

In a heavy saucepan, combine the barley, onion, bay leaf, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 min. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 min uncovered. Fold in 2 tb of basil pesto and mix well, fluffing with a fork,

Grains, Rice, and Beans

by Kevin Graham

ISBN 1-885183-08-9

pg 91

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 11-24-95

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