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Barley Side Dish

This wonderful grain isn’t just for soup anymore!  Barley has protein and potassium which makes this not only tasty but good for you.  Try it, you may just be surprised how good it is!  This not only is a great quick side dish, but with protein it could be a good change-of-pace main dish for you vegetarians.

2 scallions chopped – green and white part
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dried barley
1 can vegetable broth, Plus enough water to make 2 cups
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
salt and pepper to taste

In a non-stick skilled, add olive oil and chopped onion.  Saute over medium heat for 2 minutes.  Add dried barley and saute 2 more minutes.  Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Reduce heat slightly and cover with lid to steam.  Cook until most of the liquid is gone, roughly 10 minutes. Serve.