Fruity Barley Pilaf

Name: Fruity Barley Pilaf
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced; 1 cup barley; 2 12 cups chicken stock; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 granny smith apple, peeled and chopped; 12 cup golden raisin; 12 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 cup barley
2 12 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 lemon, juice of
1 granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
12 cup golden raisin
12 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Directions

1

In a saucepan with lid heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
2

Add onion, celery and jalapeno and cook until softened.
3

Season with salt and pepper.
4

Add barley and stir to coat.
5

Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
6

Lower to simmer, cover and cook 40-45 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
7

Meanwhile, mix 1 tbsp oil, lemon zest and juice, apple, raisins, pecans together.
8

Toss with cooked barley mixture, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
9

Serve warm.