Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　This recipe is an accompaniment for Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes .

Ingredients

　　2 cups water

　　1 cup quick-cooking barley

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 teaspoon turmeric

　　1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint

　　2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

　　1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted

　　1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　Bring water, barley, salt, and turmeric to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain barley in a colander and transfer to a bowl. Stir in mint, onion (to taste), lemon juice, cumin, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self