Name: Lemon-Barley Pilaf
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup pearl barley; 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 medium carrot, peeled, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

3/4 cup pearl barley

2 cups low-salt chicken broth

1 bay leaf

1 medium carrot, peeled, finely chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1
Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until onion is beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add barley; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, stir once, and cover. Cook until barley is almost tender, about 25 minutes.
Step 2
Add carrot and bell pepper; cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove pilaf from heat and stir. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon peel and serve.

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