Barley with Shallots

Total time: 25 minutes
   Barley is a hearty, nutritious grain; easy to cook and flavorful.  I get the quick-cooking barley which takes 15 minutes.  Here it's cooked in beef stock with sautéed shallots for a simple, healthy side dish.

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (2.8oz, 80gr) quick-cooking barley
• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) beef stock (or more, depending on type of barley)
• 2 shallots
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 2 tsp olive oil

 Instructions:

• Cut shallots in half, through the stem end, and slice. 
• Heat oil in a small saucepan. 
• Add shallots and sauté until they start to get tender, about 5 minutes. 
• Add barley, stock and marjoram; stir to combine. 
• Cover and simmer until barley is done, about 15 minutes or according to package directions. 
• Serve.