Barley and Kale

Name: Barley and Kale
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil; 1 cup (225 ml) pearl barley; 2-3/4 cups (650 ml) water; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1 10 oz (280 grm). package frozen chopped kale or spinach, thawed; 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper; 2 tsp (10 ml) unsalted butter, cut up

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
1 cup (225 ml) pearl barley
2-3/4 cups (650 ml) water
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 10 oz (280 grm). package frozen chopped kale or spinach, thawed
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper
2 tsp (10 ml) unsalted butter, cut up

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over low heat.
2

Add onion and saute five minutes until golden brown.
3

Add barley, stirring to coat.
4

Stir in water and salt and bring to a boil.
5

Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until barley is almost tender.
6

Stir in kale and cook 10 minutes or until barley is tender.
7

Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan, pepper, and butter.