Multigrain Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup bulgur uncooked
• 3  garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 0.3 cup pearl barley uncooked
• 0.3 cup pecans toasted chopped
• 2.3 cups vegetable broth organic (such as Swanson Certified )
• 0.3 cup kasha uncooked (buckwheat groats)

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic to pan; saut 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Add broth and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaf) to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat. Discard bay leaf. Fluff with a fork; stir in pecans and pepper.