Barley Vegetable Pilaf | Blue Flame Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups pearl barley
• 4 cups canned chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf*
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley