Barley Pilaf With Grilled Apples

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Course : Grilling
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup barley
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 1/2 cups water
---apples---
2 medium baking apples
2 tablespoons apple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 

Preparation:

PILAF: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the barley, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 min. Add the apple juice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 min., or until the barley is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. APPLES: Core the apples and cut crosswise into thin rounds. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tbs apple juice and 1/8 tsp cinnamon. Broil about 4 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes. Flip the slices and sprinkle with the remaining juice and cinnamon. Grill for 2 minutes. Serve hot with the pilaf.