Barley Pilaf

2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

3/4 cup quick cooking pearl barley

2 cups small broccoli florets

1 16 oz can great northern beans or other white beans, drained and rinsed

1 can diced tomatoes

dill

salt to taste

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion. cover and cook until softened, about five minutes.
3. Add broth and barley and bring to a boil.
4. Decrease heat to low and add salt to taste. [You will need more salt if using water instead of broth.]
5. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add broccoli, cover and continue cooking until broccoli is cooked and barley is tender, about 5 minutes more.
7. Stir in the beans, tomatoes and dill and heat until hot.