Barley And Pine Nut Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked barley
1 1/2 cups 8 vegetable juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients except green onions and nuts on a 4-6 qt crockpot or slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or until barley is tender.
Stir in green onions and pine nuts.
*Totoast pine nuts, bake uncovered in an ungreased shallow pan at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown or cook in an ungreased heavey skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins and them stirring constantly until golden brown.