Barley Pilaf With Grilled Apples

Barley Pilaf With Grilled Apples

Course :	Grilling
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	cup	barley
2	teaspoons	canola oil
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/8	teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1/8	teaspoon	grated nutmeg
1/8	teaspoon	ground cardamom
1 1/2	cups	apple juice
1 1/2	cups	water
		---apples---
2	medium	baking apples
2	tablespoons	apple juice
1/4	teaspoon	ground cinnamon

Preparation:

PILAF: In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the barley, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 min. Add the apple juice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 min., or until the barley is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. APPLES: Core the apples and cut crosswise into thin rounds. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tbs apple juice and 1/8 tsp cinnamon. Broil about 4 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes. Flip the slices and sprinkle with the remaining juice and cinnamon. Grill for 2 minutes. Serve hot with the pilaf.