Barley Pilaf With Fruits and Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced, I use the jar stuff
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped in pea size bits
• 1 tablespoon golden raisin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, more if you like
• 1 tablespoon toasted almond, slivered
• 1 1/4 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   In saucepan, heat oil; add onion and cook until softened.

2. 2

   Add the barley, garlic and cumin; cook stirring about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in the apricots, raisins, salt, cinnamon and water; bring to boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, 45 - 50 minutes.

5. 5

   Add almonds and toss to combine.