Kielbasa, Beans and Barley

Submitted by puppitypup

"Hubby loves Kielbasa and I love Barley, so I thought it was about time I came up with a dish that combines them. Use whatever kind of beans you like, I used small white beans last night."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• BARLEY

• 1⁄4 cup pearl barley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups water

• KIELBASA

• 1⁄2 large sweet onion
• 1⁄2 - 1 lb turkey kielbasa
• 1 (15 ounce) can beans
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon no-sodium chicken bouillon
• 1 dash parsley

directions

1. Cook barley per package directions. This will take between 1 hr to 1 1/2 hours.
2. Chop onion and kielbasa. Spray pan with Pam and saute onion over medium heat until softened.
3. Add kielbasa and saute for a few minutes longer.
4. Drain and rinse beans, then add to pan.
5. Dissolve bouillon in water, then add to pan along with parsley.
6. Add barley, stir well and cook until all is heated through and excess liquid evaporates. (It should be moist, just not soupy.).