Title: Barley Pilaf with Peas
Categories: Side Grain
Yield: 8 Servings

1/2	c	Chopped onion
1		Garlic clove; minced
1	tb	Vegetable oil
14 1/2	oz	Reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/4	c	Water
2/3	c	Medium QUAKER Barley*
1	tb	Lite soy sauce (optional)
10	oz	Frozen peas

In medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add chicken broth, water, barley and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 35 minutes; add peas. Continue simmering 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

Eight 1/2-cup servings

*NOTE: To use Quick QUAKER Barley, substitute 1 cup quick barley for medium barley and decrease water to 1 cup. Cook onion and garlic as directed above. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

Nutrition Information: 1/2 cup * Calories 110 * Protein 4g * Carbohydrate 18mg * Fat 2g * Cholesterol 0mg * Dietary Fiber 3g * Sodium 180mg * Percent of Calories from Fat: 19%

Exchanges: Starch/Bread 1, Fat 1/2

Source: Quaker's Best Barley Recipes Copyright 1992 The Quaker Oats Company Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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