Barley Pilaf with Roasted Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) pearl barley
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) diced rutabaga
  • 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) rounds
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper