Recipe

Barley, Corn And Lima Bean Salad (Gemini)

Recipe By : Dennis Fairchild, astrologer

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Zodiac Lowfat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 teaspoons olive oil -- or canola oil

1 large yellow onion -- see detail

1 cup frozen lima beans

1 clove minced garlic -- see detail

1 teaspoon dried thyme -- crumbled

2 tablespoons water

1 cup corn kernels -- fresh or frozen

1 cup cooked barley -- pearl

1 teaspoon salt -- or to taste

1 pinch ground red pepper

2 tablespoons rice vinegar -- or cider vinegar

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes -- quartered

1-1/2 cups

Garlic: peeled, ends removed.

In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion

and saute for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened or translucent.

Stir in the lima beans, garlic, thyme and water. Reduce the heat and 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the corn and simmer, covered,

2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in the barley, salt and ground red pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1-3

minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the

vinegar. Add the tomatoes. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at

2 hours before serving. Serves 4. - Dennis Fairchild, astrologer

Published by Ann Burger, Food Editor, Post and Courier, Charleston, SC and edited for MasterCook by patH (phannema@wizard.ucr.edu) on Apr 23, 97. MC

15% CFF,

174 cals,

3.1 g fat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -