BARLEY-ZUCCHINI PILAF

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Another way to use up some of those plentiful zucchinies. The barley adds fiber and is a tasty change to potatoes. Different liquids can give a new dimention to the dish. Beef stock, fruit juice, lemon juice in the water can be used with good results.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Grains

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper
1 cup pearl barley
1 carrot, peeled and grated
2 medium zucchini, unpeeled, grated and patted dry
1/4 cup parsley or 1/4 cup cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat in frypan.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Add broth, thyme, seasonings, carrot and barley.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake 40 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini and parsley.
  • Cover and bake until liquid is absorbed and zucchini is tender (about 25-30 minutes).
  • For Vegetarian use the water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 240.4, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 10.5

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