Nutty Barley Bake

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup medium pearl barley
• 1/2 cups slivered almonds or pine nuts
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions.
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounce each) rich veggie broth
• additional parsley, optional

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in parsley, green onions, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2 qt baking dish. Stir in broth. Bake, uncovered, at 350 f for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the barely is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

6 servings

*For non-veg you can substitute beef broth for the veggie.