Barley Corn Casserole

Tasty low-fat, hi-fiber side dish to serve with chicken, pork, or fish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped carrot
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1  cup pearl barley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sage
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic, onion, and carrots in oil until tender.
2. Transfer to greased 2-quart baking dish; add broth, barley, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Stir in corn and parsley, cover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until barley is tender and corn is heated through.