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Orange Barley Pilaf

Course Sides
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 Clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Cup PEARL BARLEY
  • 2 1/2 Cups water
  • 3/4 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 3 Tablepoons orange juice
  • 1 Orange, peeled, segmented, and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 Cup golden raisins
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In medium saucepan with lid heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Add garlic and barley; sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add water and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • In the meantime, combine remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, grated orange peel, orange juice, orange pieces, raisins, green onion and black pepper; stir to blend.
  • Toss with cooked barley and keep warm until ready to serve.