Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
  • 2 to 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 1 13.75-oz. can roasted red peppers
  • 9 oz. vegetarian meatballs
  • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup snipped parsley for garnish

Method

  • Cook barley according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cut peppers into long strips, and add to skillet with meatballs and mushrooms.
  • Saut8E mixture for 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in cooked barley, and saut8E for 2 or 3 minutes more, adding 2 or 3 tablespoons water to prevent sticking if needed.
  • To serve, remove from heat, and spoon mixture onto individual plates.
  • Garnish each serving with parsley.