Basil Barley Provencal

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Barley, a grain of the grass family, was the first cereal cultivated as a food for man. Tossed with vegetables in the provencal style, its allure stretches across the ages. This is a great way to add more grains and vegetables to your diet!!

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large skillet , and add the onion , zucchini , and garlic.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring frequently , until the zucchini is just tender and the onions are wilted , 8 minutes.

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Add the broth and cook 2 minutes more.

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Next , add the tomatoes and salt and pepper.

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Cook 1 minute , stirring frequently.

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Add the barley , pinenuts , basil , and parsley to the skillet.

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Stir well , and cook about 2 minutes , until just heated through.

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Adjust the seasonings if necessary , and serve immedieately.

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Enjoy !.

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To toast the pine nuts , spread the nuts iin a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a 350f.

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Oven until fragrant and golden brown , 3 to 5 minutes.

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Shake the pan once or twice so thata they brown evenly.

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Check the nuts after 3 minutes.

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As soon as they begin to color they will toast very quickly.

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Be sure not to let them burn.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, onion, zucchini, garlic cloves, chicken broth, plum tomatoes, salt, black pepper, cooked pearl barley, pine nuts, fresh basil, fresh italian parsley