Dinner

Simple Barley Pilaf is for Dinner.

Simple Barley Pilaf takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Simple Barley Pilaf takes 90 minutes to cook.

Simple Barley Pilaf makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Simple Barley Pilaf are:

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup medium pearl barley (not quick cooking barley)
1/4 - 1/2 cup pine nuts or almonds, optional
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Here is how you make Simple Barley Pilaf:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.2. 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.Serving Size: 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLOPPYJOE73.

The nutritional information for Simple Barley Pilaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 383.7

• Total Fat: 12.2 g
• Cholesterol: 13.6 mg
• Sodium: 803.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 60.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
• Protein: 9.5 g