Braised Pearl Barley With Basil Pesto Recipe

• 1 c. Pearl barley
• 1 lrg Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 med Bay leaf
• 3 1/2 c. Chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Basil pesto
• 10 x Cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 1/2 c. Lightly packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dry
• 2/3 c. Roasted pine nuts
• 1/2 c. Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. Freshly grated romano cheese
• 1 x Vitamin c pill, optional
• 1 x 1 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste

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