Barley And Pine Nut Casserole

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Course : Casseroles
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6 - 8
 

Ingredients:

1 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup margarine -- divided
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 medium onion -- chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley -- minced
1/4 cup fresh chives -- minced
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
29 Ounces beef broth -- undiluted
---GARNISH---
1 bunch fresh parsley sprigs
 

Preparation:

Rinse barley in cold water; drain well. Set aside. Melt 2 tb. margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat; add pine nuts and cook until lightly toasted, stirring constantly. Remove pine nuts with a slotted spoon; set aside. Heat remaining 1/4 cup margarine in skillet until melted; add reserved barley and onion. Cook, stirring constantly, until barley is lightly toasted and onion is tender. Remove from heat; stir in toasted pine nuts, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Spoon barley mixture into a 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Bring beef broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; pour broth over barley mixture in casserole and stir well. Bake, uncovered, at 375 F. for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish casserole with fresh parsley sprigs, if desired.