*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Hearty Eggplant-Barley Bake

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Vegetables
               Low-fat

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   c            Onions, chopped
    1/2   c            Mushrooms, chopped
    1/4   c            Green peppers, chopped
  1       tb           Garlic, minced
                       Water for sauteeing
  1       c            Eggplant, cubed
  2       tb           Water
  1       cn           Tomatoes, chopped (16 oz)
  1 1/2   c            Water
    3/4   c            Quick cooking barley (I use
                       --Pearled barley)
    1/2   c            Chili sauce (try to find a
                       -"natural" brand)
    1/4   c            Fresh parsley, chopped
  1       t            Honey (Maple syrup if vegan)
  1       t            Vegetarian Worcestershire
                       --sauce
    1/2   ts           Dried marjoram
    1/4   ts           Ground black pepper

 In a large no-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions, mushrooms,
 peppers, and garlic in 1 tbs. water until softened, about 5 minutes.  Add
 eggplant and 2 tbsp. water; saute until softened, about 10 minutes.
 Add the tomatoes (with their juice), 1 1/2 cups water, barley, chili sauce,
 parsley, honey (or syrup), Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, and black
 pepper.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until barley is
 tender.



                  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -