Pasta And Grain Pilaf

• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
• 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

1. In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add rice, barley and orzo and stir until grains and pasta are coated.
3. Add chicken broth, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes.
5. Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.

butter, yellow onion, garlic, long grain brown rice, pearl barley, orzo pasta, chicken broth, fresh basil, thyme, salt, fresh ground pepper, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-and-grain-pilaf-225853 (may not work)