Barley Pilaf With Fruits and Nuts

Submitted by Shahana

"Sweet and nutty mixture that I like for a change of side dish. *** Update *** After doing this recipe again and not having some things I tried using candied ginger instead of apricot and chicken bouillon instead of salt also increased the cinnamon (too much poured out) used pecan pieces instead of almonds. Result - I loved it that way also! Conclusion - you can do anything with this and still have a great side dish."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup pearl barley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced, I use the jar stuff
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 cup dried apricot, chopped in pea size bits
• 1 tablespoon golden raisin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon, more if you like
• 1 tablespoon toasted almond, slivered
• 1 1⁄4 cups water

directions

1. In saucepan, heat oil; add onion and cook until softened.
2. Add the barley, garlic and cumin; cook stirring about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the apricots, raisins, salt, cinnamon and water; bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, 45 - 50 minutes.
5. Add almonds and toss to combine.

Reviews

[zaar mate]

This is a nice change from some of the regular side dishes. It was an interesting mixture of flavors. I did use craisins in place of the golden raisins because that's what I had on hand. Thanks for posting this healthy recipe.