BARLEY PILAF WITH BACON

Barley Pilaf with Bacon image

"This is a tried-and-true recipe from my days working in an oat-and-barley flour mill," says Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia. Chicken broth, onions and bacon lend wonderful flavor to the fiber-rich grain.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 bacon strips, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Cool, then refrigerate. , Drain skillet, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. In drippings, saute barley, onion and mushrooms until barley is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in broth and pepper. Cover and bake 1 hour. , Stir in bacon; bake 5-10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges