Cooking : Barley Casserole

Ingredients
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
7 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions
In a large ovenproof skillet, saute the celery, carrots, onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the barley, salt and pepper. Stir in 2-1/2 cups broth. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Stir in parsley and remaining broth; sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.