Barley Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup pearl barley
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
8 snow peas, cut lengthwise into thin strips
2 scallions, green and white parts, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ginger, grated, peeled, according to taste
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce or 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring 2 cups water to boil in deep saucepan.
Add barley. When liquid returns to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until barley is almost tender.
Makes 2 cups cooked barley.
Heat the oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over high heat.
Stir-fry onion and red pepper 1 minute.
Add mushrooms and stir-fry until they look moist, about 1 minute.
Add snow peas, scallions, ginger, and stir-fry 15 seconds.
Add cooked barley, orange juice, teriyaki sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Cook until barley is heated through.
Serve immediately.