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Sidedish - Barley Palif

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 cups sliced celery
1 small chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or marjoram leaves
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley or 2 tablespoons freshly chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste


Recipe

Use a medium saucepan and melt the butter over a medium heat.
Add the celery, onion, and thyme. Saute for 5 minutes,
or until softened.
Stir in the barley and the stock. Bring to a boil.
Cover. Reduce heat, and simmer, stir frequently, for at least 30
minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Add more stock if necessary.
Stir in nuts, cheese and parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional info per serving:
222 Calories, Fat 8g, Carbohydrate 30g, Fiber 3g,
Protein 9g, Sodium 405mg, Cholesterol 8mg
Diabetic exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Protein, 1 1/2 Fat