Barley pilaf with leeks
Votes: 8
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Quick-cooking barley makes a delicious and healthy pilaf that's also quick to prepare. Serve it with leeks sautéed in olive oil (only the sweet, tender light part) and light-colored raisins. After the pilaf is cooked, simply stir in fresh herbs and lemon zest and juice, the tartness of which will perfectly balance the sweetness of the raisins. This makes a rich, spicy side dish that pairs well with any meat or poultry dish.
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Recipe:
Sauté 1 sliced leek (white and light green parts only) in a saucepan with olive oil. Add 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking barley, 3 tablespoons light raisins, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat, covered, until tender, 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then toss with chopped basil and green onions, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, and salt and black pepper to taste.
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