---------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Dancer^" Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Apple Barley Pilaf Followup-To: rec.food.cooking Date: 11 Jul 1999 07:47:01 -0600 Organization: attcanada.net Reply-To: "Dancer^" NNTP-Posting-Host: boofura.swcp.com Low-Fat Apple Barley Pilaf (high fiber) 2 Tbsp. margarine 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 large Fuji apples, cored and finely chopped 1/2 cup uncooked barley 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup golden raisins In large skillet with tight-fitting lid, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion and barley; cook, stirring until golden. Add broth, raisins and thyme to barley mixture. Heat to boil; reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 40 to 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fold apples and parsley into barley mixture; cook 5 minutes and serve. Makes 4 servings. Calories 241 Fat 7 g Fiber 6 g Sodium 87 mg. -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted weekly Recipes/requests go to recipes@rt66.com; questions/comments to tfdpress@acpub.duke.edu. Please allow several days for your submission to appear.