Oriental Garden Pilaf

I was browsing my neighborhood Kroger one night for some groceries and found a box of barley for .84 cents. I thought "I can probably make something good with this" and I've always wanted to try barley. Next thing you know I'm in the kitchen whipping up a recipe from the back of the box and let me tell you, it's good. Will and I added our own flare and put a twist to it. This is what we came up with:

Oriental Garden Pilaf (2 servings)

• 1 1/3 cups vegetable broth




• 2/3 cup Quick Cooking Barley




• 1 Tablespoon olive oil




• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots




• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery




• 1 clove garlic (1/2 teaspoon)




• 1/2 cup of peas




• 2 Tablespoons of light (low sodium) soy sauce
  
  

1. In medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil.




2. Stir in barley; reduce heat.




3. Cover; simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender.




4. In large skillet, heat oil.




5. Cook carrots, celery, and garlic over medium high heat 2-3 minutes.




6. Add peas (we defrosted frozen peas in the microwave); continue cooking 1 minute.




7. Add cooked barley and soy sauce; mix well.




8. Continue cooking over medium heat until heated through.