Curried Barley with Raisins and Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 2 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 1/2 cups cooked pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cover and cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Remove from pan.
2. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add curry powder, and cook 1 minute. Add barley, and toss gently to coat. Stir in cooked onion, raisins, parsley, toasted almonds, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.