Whole Grain Vegetable Pilaf

Oregano and paprika enhance the flavors of this wholesome recipe.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 2  vegetable bouillon cubes (or you may use chicken or beef bouillon cubes)
• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley
• 1⁄2 cup  regular brown rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen lima beans
• 1  medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 1  stalk celery, sliced
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup provolone cheese or 3⁄4 cup monterey jack cheese (3 oz.)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan bring water and bouillon cubes to boiling, stirring till dissolved.
2. Stir in barley, rice, oregano and pepper.
3. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer for 45 mins.
5. or until grains are tender.
6. Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, cook beans, covered, in 1/2 cup boiling water for 5 mins.
7. Add carrot, celery, and onion.
8. Cook, covered, 5 mins.
9. more or till vegs.
10. are tender.
11. Drain.
12. Spoon barley mixture and vegs.
13. into a 2 qt.
14. casserole.
15. Bake, covered, in a 350* oven for 15 mins.
16. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
17. Bake, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes more or till cheese melts and mixture is heated through.
18. Makes 6 to 8 servings.