Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3/4 cup of corn (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups of reduced salt vegetable stock
- 3 cups of boiling water
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Method
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic cloves.Step 2
Add pearl barley to the saucepan and toast for a couple of minutes.Step 3
Add corn. Mix reduced salt vegetable stock with boiling water and add to the saucepan a couple of cups at a time, stirring vigorously between adding more liquid. It should take about 20 minutes to use all of the liquid.Step 4
Add rolled oats and continue to cook until smooth, another 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh chives.