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Pearl Barley with Courgette, Peas & Lemon

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins
4 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

190g pearl barley
3/4 tsp salt, divided
4 tbsp Filippo Berio Classico Olive Oil
2 courgettes, chopped
2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp pepper
150g fresh or frozen peas
50g Filippo Berio Classic Pesto
2 tbsp lemon juice

Method

Bring 700ml water to boil in saucepan; add pearl barley and 1/2 tsp salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook courgette, lemon zest, remaining salt and pepper for 3 to 4 minutes or until courgette starts to soften and brown.
Stir in peas and cook for about 2 minutes or until tender or thawed. Stir in pearl barley and pesto; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until well coated and heated through. Drizzle lemon juice over top.

Classico Olive Oil

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This versatile all-purpose Olive Oil is excellent for sautéing, grilling and roasting or as a base for sauces. Delicious with everything from meat and poultry to your favourite vegetables. Oil comprising exclusively olive oils that have undergone refining and oils obtained directly from olives.