Ingredients
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4 cups hot cooked pearl barley, recipe follows
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup sliced onion
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1/2 cup sliced celery
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, sliced
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1 medium zucchini, sliced
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1 medium green pepper, seeded and cut into squares
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
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2 cups vegetable broth
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tablespoons water
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chopped cilantro, for garnish
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1 cup broccoli floret
Instructions
- TO COOK BARLEY: Place 1-1/3 cups regular pearl barley, 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in large saucepan.
- Bring to boil.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Makes about 4 cups.
- TO COOK VEGETABLES: Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onions, celery and garlic.
- Saute 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch mixture and garnish.
- Bring to boil.
- Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Spoon barley around the edge of a deep platter.
- Pour vegetables into center.
- Garnish, if desired, and serve.