*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        BARLEY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Soy margarine
     2/3   c            Barley, uncooked (4.5 oz)
   1       c            Chopped onions
   1       c            Chopped cauliflower (1/4")
   1       c            Chopped mushrooms
   1       c            Finely shredded carrots
   2 1/2   c            Water
   2       ts           Instant vegetable broth mix
     1/4   ts           Garlic powder
     1/8   ts           Pepper

  Preheat oven to 350°F.
  
  Lightly oil a 1-3/4-quart casserole or spray with
  nonstick cooking spray.
  
  Melt 1 tablespoon of the margarine in a large nonstick
  skillet over medium heat. Add barley and cook 2-3
  minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
  Place in prepared casserole.
  
  Melt remaining margarine in skillet. Add onions and
  cauliflower. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add
  mushrooms and carrots. Cook 5 more minutes, stirring
  frequently. Add vegetables to casserole.
  
  In a small bowl, combine water, broth mix, garlic
  powder and pepper. Mix well and add to casserole.
  
  mix well, cover and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, until
  barley is tender and most of the liquid has been
  absorbed. Stir several times while baking.
  
  Let stand 5 minutes, then mix and serve.
  
  In each serving: 135 calories, 4 grams protein, 4
  grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrates, 268 milligrams
  sodium, zero cholesterol.
 
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