Barley And Pine Nut Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients for Barley And Pine Nut Pilaf

• Pearl Barley
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• Scallion
• Fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground Black Pepper
• Chicken Broth

How to Make Barley And Pine Nut Pilaf

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Rinse 1 cup of barley in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
3. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of pine nuts and toast, stirring frequently, until lightly golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Be careful, pine nuts burn easily! Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. Add 2 chopped scallions to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until softened. Add the rinsed barley and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted pine nuts, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Transfer the barley mixture to an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.
7. In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Pour the hot broth over the barley mixture in the casserole dish.
8. Stir gently to combine. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.