Recipe: Barley Pilaf with White Beans and Broccoli

(from randideo’s recipe box)

Source: http://emilylevenson.com/recipe-barley-pilaf-with-white-beans-and-broccoli/

Serves 4 people

Categories: One Dish

Ingredients

• 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup quick cooking pearl barley
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 16 oz can great northern beans or other white beans, drained and rinsed
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion. cover and cook until softened, about five minutes.

3. Add broth and barley and bring to a boil.

4. Decrease heat to low and add salt to taste. [You will need more salt if using water instead of broth.]

5. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Add broccoli, cover and continue cooking until broccoli is cooked and barley is tender, about 5 minutes more.

7. Stir in the beans and heat until hot.

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