Recipe: Barley Rice Pilaf

Servings: 4

Nutrient analysis per ½ cup
Calories 171
Carbohydrates 30 g
Fat 4 g
Phosphorus 80 mg
Potassium 186 mg
Protein 4 g
Sodium 83 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup barley
• 1/3 cup white rice
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• ½ tsp. dried thyme

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, melt margarine over moderate heat. Add onion and cook about 5 minutes or until soft. Add barley and rice and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.