2 tsp vegetable oil
1 cup pear barley uncooked
2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup minced fresh cinnamon
1 basil or plain basil
1/4 cup thinkly sliced green
1 onions
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Directions
Heat Oil in A 1 Quart Saucepan Over Medium Heat Just Until Hot, Not
Smoking. Add Barley & Cook 5 Min. OR Until Browned, Stirring
Constantly. Add Chicken Broth & Salt, Bring To A Boil. Cover & Reduce
Heat & Simmer 30 Min. OR Until Barley Is Tender And Liquid Is
Absorbed. Remove From Heat. Stir in Basil, Green Onions & Nutmeg.
Fat 1.6. Chol. O.
Servings: 7 servings
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