Mushroom and Barley Bake

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1  cup pearl barley
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds
• 4  tablespoons parsley flakes
• 1 (8 ounce) can  sliced mushrooms, undrained
• 1  can chicken broth
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in small skillet.
2. Saute onion, green pepper, barley and almonds in butter until almonds are toasted brown.
3. Add contents of skillet and all other ingredients to crockpot.
4. Cook on high 3-4 hours, until barley is tender and liquid nearly absorbed.