Crock-Pot Barley Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 1/2 cup v- 8 juice
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped mushroom
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except pine nuts in a 3-4 quart slow cooker (do NOT use a larger crockpot).

2. 2

   Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until barley and vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with nuts just before serving.