Orzo-Barley Pilaf

 

1

can (14 oz) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium

1/4

cup water

1/2

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)

1/2

cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (3 oz)

1/2

cup uncooked quick-cooking barley

2

tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)

1/2

teaspoon grated lemon peel

Pepper to taste, if desired

• 1 In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat broth, water, thyme and salt to boiling. Stir in mushrooms, pasta and barley. Return to boiling.
• 2 Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until pasta and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed.
• 3 Stir in onions and lemon peel. Season with pepper.