Recipe: Santa Fe Beans and Barley

SANTA FE BEANS AND BARLEY

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2/3 cup regular pearl barley
2 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and chilies; saute 3 minutes.

Add barley and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender.

Stir in pinto beans and cheese; continue to cook until beans are hot and cheese is melted.

Makes 4 servings
Source: National Barley Foods Council