Barley Scallion Pine Nut Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 c. Pearl barley
- 2 tsp Butter
- 1 med Onion, minced
- 3 c. Chicken stock, warm, defatted
- 1/4 c. Scallions, finely minced
- 1/3 c. Finely minced fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. Pine nuts, toasted Salt, to taste Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste

Directions:
- 1.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2.
- Rinse barley, drain and set aside.
- 3.
- Heat butter in a 1 1/2-qt flameproof casserole dish over medium heat.
- Add in onions and cook till softened, about 2 min.
- Add in barley and continue cooking, stirring constantly, till the barley is coated with butter, about 1 minute.
- Stir in stock and scallions.
- Mix well.
- 4.
- Bring to a boil, cove, [transfer to oven I assume] and bake for 1 hour, or possibly till barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 5.
- Add in parsley and pine nuts.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Fluff with two forks and turn out into a hot serving dish.
- Serves 6.