Ingredients
- 1/2 cups pearl barley
- 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
Preparation
- MethodRinse 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.
- Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat.
- Add onion, and sauttee until golden brown.
- In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley.
- Toss.In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt .
- Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.