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.