lemon barley pilaf

• tablespoon butter↗1 tablespoon
• onion, chopped↗1
• cup pearl barley↗3⁄4 cup
• cups chicken stock↗2 cups
• bay leaf↗1
• carrot, chopped↗1
• red bell pepper, chopped↗1⁄2
• teaspoon lemon, zest of↗1 teaspoon
• salt, pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   add onion, salt, pepper, saute about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   add barley and stir until well coated.

4. 4

   add chicken stock and bay leaf, bring to boil, cover, lower heat to simmer.

5. 5

   cook about 25 minutes until barley is tender.

6. 6

   add carrot and pepper, cover and cook about 6 minutes more.

7. 7

   remove from heat, stir, cover and let it stand for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   stir in lemon zest, salt, pepper to taste.