Mexican Barley Pilaf

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon seeded and finely chopped jalapeno (optional)
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 16 ounces can black beans
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 spray medium saucepan with cooking spray and place over medium heat. add onions, garlic and jalapenos, if using. cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• 2 add barley and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. stir in chili powder, cumin and salt. add water and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
• 4 add black beans and cilatro; toss to combine. let stand for 5 minutes to warm beans. serve warm.