Mexican beans and barley

1 recipe

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater
1smallOnion; finely chopped
2tablespoonsAM Unrefined Vegetable Oil
2tablespoonsChopped green chilis
1teaspoonChili powder
¼teaspoonCumin powder
1teaspoonSea salt (optional)
½cupRaw AM Bits-O-Barley
1cupCooked AM Beans of choice
16ouncesCanned tomatoes
½cupPlain yogurt
½cupShredded Monterey Jack
Pitted black olive (opt.)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 F. Put the water, onion, oil, chilis, chili powder, cumin and sea salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the Bits-O-Barley. Cover and let stand away from heat until all the liquid is absorbed into the barley. Chop the tomatoes and add to the barley with their juice. Stir in cooked beans. Turn the mixture into a 1-½ quart casserole dish. Spread the yogurt over the top and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted. Garnish with olives.

Source: Arrowhead Mills "Bits-O-Barley" tri-fold Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc. Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias