Barley Bean Medley

Name: Barley Bean Medley
Ingredients: 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1/4 c. pearl barley; 1/2 c. dried beans (white, lima or kidney); 2 c. vegetables; chicken or beef broth; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crushed; 1 Tbsp. coriander seed, crushed; 1/2 tsp. salt

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. pearl barley
1/2 c. dried beans (white, lima or kidney)
2 c. vegetables
chicken or beef broth
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crushed
1 Tbsp. coriander seed, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Saute onion in butter until tender.
2

Add barley and continue sauteing until barley is light brown.
3

Add beans, broth, parsley, bacon, coriander and salt.
4

Cover.
5

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for about 1 hour, adding additional broth or water if necessary or until beans and barley are tender and all moisture is absorbed.
6

Serves 4.