Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 23 cup pearl barley
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets Chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1 cup carrots finely shredded
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken broth instant vegetable broth mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • lightly oil a 1 3/4 quart casserole or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • melt 1 tablespoon of the margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • add barley and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
  • place in prepared casserole.
  • melt remaining margarine in skillet.
  • add onions and cauliflower.
  • cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes.
  • addmushrooms and carrots.
  • cook 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  • add vegetables to casserole.
  • in a small bowl, combine water, broth mix, garlic powder and pepper.
  • mix well and add to casserole.
  • mix well, cover and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, until barley is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • stir several times while baking.
  • let stand 5 minutes, then mix and serve.
  • in each serving: 135 calories, 4 grams protein, 4 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrates, 268 milligrams sodium, zero cholesterol.