Crock-Pot Barley Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked pearl barley
1/2 cup v- 8 juice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped mushroom
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except pine nuts in a 3-4 quart slow cooker (do NOT use a larger crockpot).
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until barley and vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle with nuts just before serving.