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Basil Barley Provencal Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced .
  • 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil .
  • 6 plum tomatoes, seeded (cut in 1-inch pieces) .
  • 1/4 c fresh Italian parsley, sliced (loosely packed) .
  • 1 c cooked pearl barley (use quick barley-cooks in 10 mins) .
  • 2 zucchini, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb) .
  • salt, to taste .
  • 1 c fresh basil, slivered (loosely packed) .
  • 1 c pine nuts, toasted .
  • black pepper, to taste .
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces .
  • 1/2 c chicken broth

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat the oil In a large-ish skillet, & add the onion, zucchini, & garlic.
  • Step #2 Cook over med-heat/flame, until the zucchini is just tender & the onions are wilted, stirring frequently, 8 mins.
  • Step #3 Add the broth & cook 2 mins more.
  • Step #4 Next, add the tomatoes & salt & pepper.
  • Step #5 Cook 1 min, stirring frequently.
  • Step #6 Add the barley, pinenuts, basil, & parsley to the skillet.
  • Step #7 Stir well, & cook about 2 mins, until just heated through.
  • Step #8 Adjust the seasonings if necessary, & serve immedieately.
  • Step #9 Enjoy! Note:.
  • Step #10 To toast the pine nuts, spread the nuts iin a single layer on a baking sheet & toast in a 350*F.
  • Step #11 oven until fragrant & golden brown, 3 to 5 mins.
  • Step #12 Shake the pan once or twice so thata they brown evenly.
  • Step #13 Check the nuts after 3 mins.
  • Step #14 As soon as they begin to color they will toast very quickly.
  • Step #15 Be sure not to let them burn.
  • Enjoy the Basil Barley Provencal recipe

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