Barley and Apple Pilaf
A cozy barley pilaf with sweet apples, raisins, onion, celery, and cilantro, simmered until tender for a hearty, lightly sweet-savory dish the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the barley and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the broth, raisins, and oregano; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
- Add the apples, celery, and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes more. (If using ground coriander, hold off adding until the last 2 minutes of cooking.) Ladle into bowls to serve.
Notes
Barley and Apple Pilaf is a great variation on the typical rice pilaf, and the fruit helps to make it a main course kids will enjoy. For protein, you can add some pine nuts or peanuts, or for meat-eaters, add some diced cooked chicken.
Contributed By: Celebrity Chef Charles Mattocks
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