Barley Pilaf With Fruits And Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced, I use the jar stuff
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped in pea size bits
1 tablespoon golden raisin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, more if you like
1 tablespoon toasted almond, slivered
1 1/4 cups water

Preparation

In saucepan, heat oil; add onion and cook until softened.
Add the barley, garlic and cumin; cook stirring about 1 minute.
Stir in the apricots, raisins, salt, cinnamon and water; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, 45 - 50 minutes.
Add almonds and toss to combine.