Barley Tabbouleh

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 5 cups fat-free vegetables or 5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup vine-ripened tomato, diced
• 1 cup cucumber, skin on, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine barley and broth in a large saucepan. set pain over high heat and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 minutes, until barley is tender.
• 2 drain any excess water and transfer barley to a large bowl. add lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano. toss to combine. add vegetables and parsley; toss again. season to taste with salt and pepper. serve warm or chilled.