Cooking Time:
Servings:
4
Ingredients
1 T. olive oil1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. uncooked pearl barley
1/2 c. plain or seasoned tomato juice
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
1 c. chopped mushrooms
2-1/2 c. vegetable broth
1/3 c. toasted pine nuts
- In small microwave-safe dish combine olive oil with onion and garlic. Microwave on High for 2 minutes until onion is tender.
- Then combine all ingredients EXCEPT pine nuts in a 3 quart slow cooker (do NOT use a larger slow cooker).
- Cover. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours until barley and vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle with nuts just before serving.
NOTE: If you have a newer slow cooker, check the barley at 4-1/2 hours to see if it’s done.
Happy Crocking!
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XOXO,
Jenn
