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                       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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