Barley And Pine Nut Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. pearl barley
1/4 to 1/2 c. pine nuts
3 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. minced parsley
1/4 c. minced chives or green onions
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. chicken or beef stock, heated to boiling

Preparation

Rinse and drain barley.
Toast pine nuts in 1 tablespoon melted butter in skillet.
Remove nuts and set aside.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan.
Saute barley and onion until barely toasted.
Stir in chives, parsley, salt and pepper. Put in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Add hot stock; mix well.
Bake, uncovered, at 375\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.