Nutty Barley Bake

This is from Taste of Home.

Ingredients:

* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 cup medium pearl barley
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
* Additional parsley, optional

Directions:
In a large skillet, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 6 servings.