STIR FRIED BARLEY

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Provided by Karl Strasser

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 tsp low sodium chicken base
1 pt water
1/3 c onion (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
6 oz barley
1 clove shallots (small diced)
1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
1 large carrot (small diced)
2 medium celery ribs (small diced)
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350.Prepare stock by combining chicken base with water.
2. In a saucepan cook the onion and garlic in a small amount of stock until the onions are translucent.
3. Add the barley and the remaining stock. Bring the liquid to a boil and cove the pot lightly.
4. Cook in the oven until the barley is tender and all of the liquid has absorbed, about 45 minutes.
5. In a medium saucepan, cook the shallots, peppers, carrots and celery in the oil until tender.
6. Add the barley and thyme and stir-fry until heated thoroughly.