Basil Barley Provencal Recipe

Name: Basil Barley Provencal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 zucchini, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound); 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 6 plum tomatoes, seeded (cut in 1-inch pieces); salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 cup cooked pearl barley (use quick barley-cooks in 10 minutes); 1 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 cup fresh basil, slivered (loosely packed); 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped (loosely packed)

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet, and add the onion, zucchini, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the zucchini is just tender and the onions are wilted, 8 minutes.
2
Add the broth and cook 2 minutes more. Next, add the tomatoes and salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3
Add the barley, pinenuts, basil, and parsley to the skillet. Stir well, and cook about 2 minutes, until just heated through. Adjust the seasonings if necessary, and serve immedieately. Enjoy!
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Note:
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To toast the pine nuts, spread the nuts iin a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a 350*F. oven until fragrant and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Shake the pan once or twice so thata they brown evenly. Check the nuts after 3 minutes. As soon as they begin to color they will toast very quickly. Be sure not to let them burn.

799

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 zucchini, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound), 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Basil Barley Provencal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Barley Provencal

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