Portion Size: ½ cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
4 cups low sodium chicken or beef broth
2 cloves garlic	Washed, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion	Washed, peeled and diced
1 ½ cup pearl barley	Uncooked
1 (12 oz.) package sliced mushrooms	Washed, trimmed and sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	In a large skillet, sauté onion garlic and mushrooms.
2	Add barley and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until lightly brown. Add salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
3	Stir in broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover.
4	Simmer for 40 – 45 minutes until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.