Barley Pilaf
1 onion, chopped coarse
2 zucchini, diced coarse 6 cloves garlic, chopped
6 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup cooked pearl barley 1 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Heat oil in skillet and saute onion, zucchini and garlic until tender. Add stock and cook 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add barley, pine nuts, basil and parsley. Stir well and cook until heated through. Serve immediately.