Pearl Barley Pilaf

• ground cumin↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• chili powder↗3⁄8 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• dried mint flakes↗3⁄8 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• ground red pepper↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• vegetable oil↗3⁄8 teaspoon
• cooking spray
• chopped onions7 ounces
• chopped red bell peppers5 ounces
• low sodium soy sauce↗2 1⁄4 teaspoons
• low sodium vegetable broth↗2 1⁄2 cups
• uncooked pearl barley↗7 ounces
• canned diced tomatoes14 1⁄2 ounces

  drained

• bunch chopped green onion1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Coat skillet with cooking spray and oil; add chopped onion, bell pepper, and soy sauce.

3. 3

   Cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.

4. 4

   Add broth, barley, tomatoes, and spice mixture, and stir well.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until barley is done.

6. 6

   Let stand 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in green onions.

8. 8

   Serve.