Toasted Barley With Mixed Vegetables

Submitted by Margie99

"I got this from the eat better America website and its filled with veggies. It would be super easy to switch out the veggies to suit your preference. you could add cooked chicken or turkey to have a one pot meal. Could also be made vegetarian by subbing veg broth for the chicken broth."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup uncooked hulled barley
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms (6 cups)
• 4 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks (2 cups)
• 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

directions

1. Spray a 12 skillet with cooking spray. Cook barley in skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently until barley begins to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Reduce heat to low, add broth. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until veggies are tender. Sprinkle with green onions. I guessed on the prep time.