Cranberry Apple Pecan Barley Pilaf

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup barley
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecan
  • fresh parsley to garnish
  • 1 cup of dried cranberries
  • 1 cup of chopped pecan
  • fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring cups of water to boil and add barley, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain off extra liquid and set aside.
  • In a pan, saute apples in butter until soft. Once done, add cranberries, pecans, and barley. Mix well.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.