Cost/Serving: $0.39
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = ½ cup
Ingredients:
Directions:
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = ½ cup
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional)
½ cup chopped green or red bell pepper (optional)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2½ cups water
1 cube or teaspoon vegetable, beef, or chicken bouillon (may use low-sodium bouillon)
Directions:
1. Place a medium pan over medium heat; add vegetable oil, onion, celery, and Italian seasoning (if using). Cook, stirring often until onion is soft.
2. Add bell pepper (if using), mushrooms, and pearl barley. Stir well.
3. Add water and bouillon and stir to dissolve bouillon. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and cover pan.
4. Cook for 50 to 60 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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