CHEESEY BARLEY AND VEGETABLE BAKE
makes 6 servings
3/4 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup jalapeno chili peppers, sliced
1/2 cup red or green peppers, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) low salt, whole-kernel corn, drained
1 cup shredded carrots
1.5 tsp minced garlic
2 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 can (14.5 oz) low salt, no fat chicken broth plus enough water to make 3 cups
1 cup pearl barley
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup non-fat sour cream
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. In a 6-quart Dutch oven put first 10 ingredients. Cover and bake 45 mins then remove from oven.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the Cheddar and sour cream. Dollop spoonfuls onto casserole; cover and bake 10 mins. until cheese is melted and the barley is tender.