Crock-pot Barley Casserole

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 1/2 cup v- 8 juice
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped mushroom
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except pine nuts in a 3-4 quart slow cooker (do not use a larger crockpot).
• 2 cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until barley and vegetables are tender.
• 3 sprinkle with nuts just before serving.