Yogurty Tofu Barley Simmer

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup white pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 large green onion
• white and green parts separated and chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (8 ounce) container extra firm tofu
• drained and cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• coarse sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups Greek-style yogurt
• 4 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch paprika

Instructions

1. Bring the water a boil in a saucepan.
2. Stir barley into the water and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until the moisture is completely absorbed, about 45 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic, about 1/4 of the white part of the green onion, and a pinch of salt in the hot oil until the onion begins to turn glassy, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Stir the tofu into the onion and garlic; continue cooking and stirring another 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Remove the tofu from the skillet to a bowl and set aside.
7. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet; when the oil is again hot, cook the remaining white part of the green onion in the hot oil with a pinch of sea salt until they are soft and translucent.
8. Stir the yogurt, green onion, oregano, and flour together in a small bowl and add to the skillet along with the cooked barley; mix thoroughly and cook until the mixture begins to bubble.
9. Fold the tofu into the mixture; continue cooking until thoroughly reheated, 1 to 2 minutes.
10. Season with pepper and remove from heat.
11. Sprinkle paprika over the dish to serve.