Barley Bean Chili
Most folks have heard of barley soup, but this barley chili takes them by surprise. My variation features a delectable combination of beans and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Reviews
Made this tonight for dinner and it was delicious! I added fresh garlic with the onion and pepper, and used veggie broth. The barley added a wonderful texture to the chili. We topped it with guacamole. Definitely will make again.