BARLEY CASSEROLE WITH PEAS AND PEPPERS

Barley Casserole with Peas and Peppers image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 5h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 cup uncooked barley
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas (from 1-pound bag)
1/4 cup finely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except peas and bell peppers in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until barley is tender.
Stir in peas and bell peppers. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg