Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pearl barley 4 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3/4 cup dried apricots, sliced 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground nutmeg Total time: 1 hr 25 min Directions:1. Rinse barley in a fine sieve. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature. 2. Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until golden brown. 3. In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss. 4. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature. |