Toasted Barley with Mixed Vegetables

 

1/2

cup uncooked barley

1 3/4

cups vegetable broth

1/2

cup chopped red onion

1/4

cup chopped fresh mushroom

1/4

cup chopped carrot

1/4

cup chopped green bell pepper

1

tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

4

medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 10-inch skillet and 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook barley in skillet over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until light brown.
• 2 Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions; heat to boiling. Spoon mixture into casserole.
• 3 Cover; bake about 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with green onions.