Barley-Zucchini Pilaf

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Side Dish, Zucchini

Ingredients

  • 2 t. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 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

Directions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in frypan.

  2. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender (about 5 minutes).

  3. Add broth, thyme, seasonings, carrot and barley.

  4. Stir and bring to a boil.

  5. Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.

  6. Cover and bake 40 minutes.

  7. Stir in zucchini and parsley.

  8. Cover and bake until liquid is absorbed and zucchini is tender (about 25-30 minutes).

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