Real hearty eggplant-barley bake

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1/2 c Onions, chopped
1/2 c Mushrooms, chopped
1/4 c Green peppers, chopped
1 tb Garlic, minced
Water for sauteeing
1 c Eggplant, cubed
2 tb Water
1 cn Tomatoes, chopped (16 oz)
1 1/2 c Water
3/4 c Quick cooking barley (I use
--Pearled barley)
1/2 c Chili sauce (try to find a
-"natural" brand)
1/4 c Fresh parsley, chopped
1 ts Honey (Maple syrup if vegan)
1 ts Vegetarian Worcestershire
--sauce
1/2 ts Dried marjoram
1/4 ts Ground black pepper

In a large no-stick frying pan over medium heat, saute onions,
mushrooms, peppers, and garlic in 1 tbs. water until softened, about
5 minutes. Add eggplant and 2 tbsp. water; saute until softened,
about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes (with their juice), 1 1/2 cups
water, barley, chili sauce, parsley, honey (or syrup), Worcestershire
sauce, marjoram, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20
minutes, or until barley is tender.