Barley Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
• 8 snow peas, cut lengthwise into thin strips
• 2 scallions, green and white parts, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon ginger, grated, peeled, according to taste
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Bring 2 cups water to boil in deep saucepan.

2. 2

   Add barley. When liquid returns to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until barley is almost tender.

3. 3

   Makes 2 cups cooked barley.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over high heat.

5. 5

   Stir-fry onion and red pepper 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add mushrooms and stir-fry until they look moist, about 1 minute.

7. 7

   Add snow peas, scallions, ginger, and stir-fry 15 seconds.

8. 8

   Add cooked barley, orange juice, teriyaki sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

9. 9

   Cook until barley is heated through.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.