Barley-Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup brown rice
1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.
In medium skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add almonds and stir until lightly browned, about 2 mintues. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender about 5 minutes.
Stir in rice and barley. Add stock, wine and seasonings. Stir and bring to a boil.
Transfer to 2 1/2-quart casserole lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake until rice and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.