Barley Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 oz (112 g) pearl barley
• 4 oz (112 g) peas
• 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes - undrained
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 fl oz (50 ml) dry white wine or apple juice
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Soak the barley in a large bowl covered with water for about 2 hours.
2. Drain the barley.  Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the barley. Cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the onions, peas, tomatoes, wine or apple juice and tomato puree to the pan.  Bring back to a simmer and simmer for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally,  until the peas and onion are tender.
4. Season to taste and serve hot.

Serves 4 -  All done in One Pot.