Barley Leek Pilaf

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup quick-cooking barley
• 3 tablespoons raisins
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 small lemon, juiced and zested

Recipe

• 1 in medium sized pot heat, over medium high heat, the oil and saute the leek until just softened.
• 2 add the barley and continue sauteing for 2 minutes.
• 3 add salt, stock and raisins.
• 4 cook, covered, over medium heat until tender. approximately 12-15 minutes.
• 5 let stand 5 minutes.
• 6 stir in the chives, basil, lemon zest and juice.
• 7 adjust seasonings if necessary.