Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2           cup  barley
  1 1/2           cups  water
  1         tablespoon  oil *1
  1             medium  onion chopped
  1            package  mushroom -- (10 oz) sliced
  2             medium  carrots -- grated
  1           teaspoon  thyme
     3/4      teaspoon  salt
     1/4      teaspoon  pepper
                        carrot curls and thyme sprig for garnish

Preparation:

*1 - Preferably Olive oil Directions: In saucepan combine barley with 1-1/2 cups water. Over high heat bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender and all the liquid is absorbed. In skillet heat oil over medium heat . Add onions, mushrooms, carrots, thyme, salt and pepper; cook until tender, 10-12 minutes. In bowl combine barley and mushroom mixture. Garnish. Makes 8 servings

Nutritional Information:

50 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 209mg Sodium