Blackeyed Peas And Barley

Blackeyed Peas And Barley

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

20	ounces	blackeyed peas -- canned, rinsed and drained
1	cup	onion -- chopped
1/2	cup	celery -- chopped
1/3	cup	barley -- uncooked
1	cup	nonfat dry milk -- or substitute
1 1/4	cups	water
1	piece	bay leaf -- broken in half
1/8	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	pepper
1/4	teaspoon	dried thyme
1/4	teaspoon	dried rosemary
1/4	teaspoon	garlic powder

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 deg. F. Lightly spray a 1 3/4 qt casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a lg. bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Place in prepared casserole. Cover tightly and bake 1 1/4 hrs, or until barley is tender. Stir once, halfway through cooking time. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.