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Toasted Barley with Apples and Raisins

• From: Cooking During Stolen Moments

Ingredients

• 2 cups barley

• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced

• 1/4 cup raisins

• 2 Tbs sliced green onions

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp allspice

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 2 cups chicken stock

Toasted barley has great flavor and texture.

Directions

• Add barley to a large skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly golden brown.
• Stir in apples, raisins, green onions, and seasonings. Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.