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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Let's all eat more grains and vegetables! They're delicious and so healthful. This recipe has great flavor and it's easy to prepare. Ingredients:
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained or 1/2 cup quinoa |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 small onion, chopped |
1/2 pound fresh green beans (or substitute frozen green beans or edamame) |
1/2 teaspoon each fresh oregano and basil (or substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried) |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan or asiago cheese |
1 tablespoon parsley, snipped fine |
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Cook the barley in one quart boiling salted water for about 30-35 minutes. Drain. If using quinoa, cook in about 1 cup of water for about 15 minutes.
2. Steam the green beans until they’re tender-crisp (5 minutes or so)
3. Heat the oil in a sauce pan and sauté the onion until it’s translucent.
4. Add the green beans and cook a minute or two.
5. Add the oregano, basil, and pepper.
6. Add the cooked grain.
7. Stir in the cheese and parsley.
8. Top with the toasted pine nuts.
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