Baked Barley Pilaf with Kale

By shammy

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 large purple onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup pearled barley, rinsed
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tsp chili powder (opt)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 cups kale
• 4 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large ovenproof skillet or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in barley and cook 1 minute, stirring to coat.
Add tomato paste, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the kale, stirring for 5-7 min or until kale begins to shrink. Add water and bring to a boil. cover and transfer to oven.
Bake 45 minutes or until barley is tender and most of the water is absorbed. Adjust seasonings to taste.

per serving 170 cal/ 6 fat/ 8 fiber