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Warm barley-vegetable salad

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Ingredients:
1/2 cupChopped onion
1/4 cupVegetable broth or water
3/4 tbspDried thyme, crumbled
1/4 tbspCrushed red pepper flakes
-or to taste
4 cupCoarsely chopped zucchini or
-summer squash (~1 ?lbs)
3 cupCooked barley
1 1/2 cupChopped tomatoes
1/4 cupChopped fresh cilantro
2 tbspFresh lime juice
1/4 tbspSalt
Procedures:
1In a large skillet or wok, combine the onion, 2 tablespoons of the broth or water, thyme and pepper flakes, and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, or until onion is tender and just begins to brown, stirring occasionally.
2Add the remaining broth or water, the squash and barley; cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until squash is tender-crisp.
3Add remaining ingredients, and stir thoroughly to combine.
4Serve, or re-cover and refrigerate.
5Bring almost to room temperature before serving.
6Note: patty pan, also known as white bush or scallop squash, also can be used.
7Nutritional information per serving: 128 calories, 0 grams fat, 100 milligrams sodium, 0 milligrams cholesterol; pyramid equivalent: 1 gread, 2 vegetables