Braised Pearl Barley With Basil Pesto Recipe

• 1 c. Pearl barley
• 1 lrg Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 med Bay leaf
• 3 1/2 c. Chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Basil pesto
• 10 x Cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 1/2 c. Lightly packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dry
• 2/3 c. Roasted pine nuts
• 1/2 c. Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. Freshly grated romano cheese
• 1 x Vitamin c pill, optional
• 1 x 1 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste

1. How to Prepare:Place the barley in a fine sieve and wash under cool running water till the water runs clear, about 5 min.
2. Drain.
3. In a heavy saucepan, combine the barley, onion, bay leaf, chicken stock, salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 min.
5. Remove from the heat and allow to stand for 5 min uncovered.
6. Mix in 2 Tbsp.
7. of the Basil Pesto and mix well, fluffing with a fork.
8. (Basil Pesto Procedure)
9. In a blender combine the garlic, basil, pine nuts, cheeses, and vitamin C pill (if using).
10. Blend on high for 1 minute, then slowly add in the oil in a steady stream so which the mix binds together.
11. Add in salt and pepper to taste.

pearl barley, onion, bay leaf, chicken, salt, freshly grnd black pepper, basil pesto, garlic, basil, nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese, freshly grated romano cheese, pill, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/braised-pearl-barley-with-basil-pesto-90659 (may not work)