Barley Pilaf with Peas

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ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (14.5 ounce size) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cup water
2/3 cup medium barley
1 tablespoon lite soy sauce (optional)
10 ounces frozen peas

directions

In medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add chicken broth, water, barley and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 35 minutes; add peas. Continue simmering 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

cook's notes

To use quick-cooking barley, substitute 1 cup quick barley for medium barley and decrease water to 1 cup. Cook onion and garlic as directed above. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

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reviews & comments

B I ZZZy December 20, 2012

This recipe was easy to prepare . I was happy with the outcome. very filling great for a small lunch alone or as a side dish.