Pearl Barley Hotpot

This is a very delicious and light dish.  Pearl barley is the most common form of barley for human consumption, probably because it cooks faster and is less chewy than other, less-processed forms of barley.  


Most people think that vegetarians only eat lettuce and tomato, well that is simply wrong.  


Ingredients:

• 1cup of Pearl Barley
• 4 cups of vegetarian stock
• 3 cups of water
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly shopped
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
• 2 gloves of garlic. crushed
• 16 oz mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and pepper

Preparation: 

1. Placed Pearl Barley in a large pot with the stock and water and bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.  Saute onion and vegetables until tender. Add pepper and garlic and cook, covered, for about 6 more minutes.
3. Stir in the Pearl Barley, add the reserved liquid to moisten, season with salt and pepper and heat through for 2 minutes.
4. Place on a serving bowl and sprinkle parmesan cheese.  

Please do enjoy this delicious and healthy dish.

Buon Appetito!