Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 This is delicious!!! *Ingredients* -Barley - 1/2 cup dry -Black Beans - 2 15 oz. cans (you can substitute other types of beans, but I think black beans work best in this recipe) -onions - 2 -green bell peppers - 2 -carrots - 8 -diced tomatoes (2 cans - I like to use either the ones flavored with " zesty jalapeno " or " Italian stewed " ) -6 cloves garlic - a tiny bit of olive oil for sauteing - 1 cup water Recommended Spices: Chili powder Cumin Basil Oregano Salt Cayenne Pepper Hot red pepper Preparation: 1. Dice the garlic, onions, and bell peppers, and carrots. 2. Heat a tiny bit of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 3. Saute the garlic until brown. 4. Add the onions and peppers, along with a little salt and a little of your desired spiced, and sautee until the onions have started to soften. 5. Add the carrots to the mix. Saute until the onions have started to brown. 6. Add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and the water. 7. Add any more spices you like. Bring to a boil. 8. Add the barley, lower the heat a bit, partially cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour. Check occasionally and add water if necessary (i.e., if it sticks to the bottom of the pot.) 9. Drain and rinse the beans. Add them to the pot. Heat for about ten minutes. 10. Adjust spices according to your taste. 11. Serve and enjoy! -- Marilyn Daub mcdaub My Cats Knead Me!!! Vanceburg, KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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