Barley and Asparagus

Name: Barley and Asparagus
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams asparagus (8 to 10 stalks), cut into 1-inch pieces; 118 milliliters medium carrot, chopped; 828 milliliters chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 118 milliliters medium onion, chopped; 2 Tbsps shredded Parmesan cheese; 0 teaspoons pepper; 237 milliliters uncooked quick-cooking barley; 0 teaspoons dried marjoram or thyme leaves; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

Barley and Asparagus might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 141 calories, 4g of protein, and 4g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of asparagus, vegetable oil, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth over medium heat until hot.

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Broth

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Sauce Pan

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and carrot in oil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in barley. Cook and stir 1 minute.

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Barley

Carrot

Onion

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Pour 1 cup of the hot broth over barley mixture. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed. Stir in asparagus. Continue cooking 15 to 20 minutes, adding broth 1 cup at a time and stirring frequently, until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.

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Asparagus