Level
Easy
Prep
20'
Cook
40'
Serves
4
Method
Boil the pearl barley for 40 minutes in salted water, drain it and cool it in cold water. When it has cooled down, drain it thoroughly.
Cut the vegetables into cubes, heat the Basilio extra virgin olive oil in a pan, and cook for 15 minutes putting in order: first the carrots, after 5 minutes the courgettes, finally peas.
In a non-stick pan toasted over low heat the dried fruit and sesame seeds, stirring frequently.
Combine the barley and vegetables in an oven dish and add the raw basil broken with your hands.
Adjust with a little salt, and add the dried fruit, toasted seeds and plenty of Basilio extra virgin olive oil.
Mix well and ... consume with "awareness" tasting every single bite, to appreciate the quality and taste of the ingredients you have used.
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