Preparation:
Rinse barley in cold water; drain well. Set aside.
Melt 2 tb. margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat; add pine nuts and cook until lightly toasted, stirring constantly. Remove pine nuts with a slotted spoon; set aside.
Heat remaining 1/4 cup margarine in skillet until melted; add reserved barley and onion. Cook, stirring constantly, until barley is lightly toasted and onion is tender. Remove from heat; stir in toasted pine nuts, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Spoon barley mixture into a 1 1/2 qt.
casserole.
Bring beef broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; pour broth over barley
mixture in casserole and stir well. Bake, uncovered, at 375 F. for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish
casserole with fresh parsley sprigs, if desired. |
