BARLEY PILAF (PEARLED) Recipe

Heat oil in a skillet. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for about 5-7 minutes. Add pearled barley to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, for another 3 minutes. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in soup mix, salt and pepper. Stir in onions, garlic and barley. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Keep covered for another 5 minutes. Uncover and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon peel. Serve hot with a poultry dish.