Barley with Black Beans
- 1 cup pearl or pot barley, rinsed
- 1 15.5-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 12-oz. jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill, or more to taste
- Put 3 cups water into large saucepan, and bring to a boil.
- Stir in barley.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes for pearl barley (40 minutes for pot barley), or until water is absorbed.
- (If grain is too chewy, add another 1/2 cup water, and cook until water is absorbed.)
- Combine barley, black beans, roasted red peppers, vinaigrette, and dill in mixing bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, mix well, and serve.
pearl, black beans, red bell peppers, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh dill
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/barley-with-black-beans/ (may not work)