Toasted Barley With Mixed Veggies, Low-Fat

Different side dish from Betty Crocker, High in fiber and low in fat. Add Chicken or Turkey for a complete meal.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley, uncooked
• 14 1⁄2 ounces beef broth, fat free
• 1⁄2 cup  white onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  mixed mushrooms, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 2  teaspoons dill weed, dried
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray 10-inch skillet and a 2-quart. casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Cook barley in skillet over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until light brown.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions; heat to boiling.
5. Transfer mixture to casserole.
6. Cover and bake about 60 to 75 minutes or until barley is tender.
7. Sprinkle with green onions.