Broccoli Barley Saute

• 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, optional

1. Prepare barley according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, saute garlic in oil for 15 seconds. Add carrots; stir-fry for 1 minute. add broccoli and onions; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture; simmer and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add chicken an barley; heat through. Stir in peanuts if desired.

barley, water, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, vegetable oil, carrots, fresh broccoli florets, green onions, chicken, unsalted peanuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/broccoli-barley-saute/ (may not work)