2 cups cooked pearl or whole grain barley, directions below
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: calories 319, protein 23g, carbohydrates 29g, fiber 6g, fat 13g, cholesterol 115mg, sodium 646mg.
To cook barley:
Pearl barley: In medium saucepan with lid, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup pearl barley and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Makes about 3 cups.
Hulled (whole grain) barley: In medium saucepan with lid, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup hulled barley and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 50-55 minutes or until barley is tender. Hulled barley tends to absorb less liquid than pearl barley. It may be necessary to pour off any unabsorbed liquid after 50-55 minutes of cooking. Makes about 3 cups.
Hulless (whole grain) barley: In medium saucepan with lid, bring 4-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1-1/2 cups hulless barley and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 50-55 minutes or until barley is tender. Hulless barley tends to absorb less liquid than pearl barley. It may be necessary to pour off any unabsorbed liquid after 50-55 minutes of cooking. Makes about 3 cups.

Recipe and photo provided with permission by the National Barley Foods Council. For more barley information and recipes visit www.barleyfoods.org.

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