Pearl Barley Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    3/8 teaspoon chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    3/8 teaspoon dried mint flakes
    3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
    3/8 teaspoon vegetable oil
    cooking spray
    7 ounces chopped onions
    5 ounces chopped red bell peppers
    2 1/4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
    2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    7 ounces uncooked pearl barley
    14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
    1 bunch chopped green onion
Preparation
    Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
    Coat skillet with cooking spray and oil; add chopped onion, bell pepper, and soy sauce.
    Cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
    Add broth, barley, tomatoes, and spice mixture, and stir well.
    Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until barley is done.
    Let stand 15 minutes.
    Stir in green onions.
    Serve.

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