Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2          teaspoons  vegetable oil
  1                cup  pear barley uncooked
  2               cups  chicken broth
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
     1/3           cup  minced fresh cinnamon
                        basil or plain basil
     1/4           cup  thinkly sliced green
                        onions
     1/8      teaspoon  ground nutmeg

Preparation:

Heat Oil in A 1 Quart Saucepan Over Medium Heat Just Until Hot, Not Smoking. Add Barley and Cook 5 Min. OR Until Browned, Stirring Constantly. Add Chicken Broth and Salt, Bring To A Boil. Cover and Reduce Heat and Simmer 30 Min. OR Until Barley Is Tender And Liquid Is Absorbed. Remove From Heat. Stir in Basil, Green Onions and Nutmeg.

Nutritional Information:

23 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (69% calories from fat); 1g Protein; trace Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 370mg Sodium