Mexican Barley Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon seeded and finely chopped jalapeno (optional)
1 cup pearl barley
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups water
16 ounces can black beans
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and jalapenos, if using. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add barley and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin and salt. Add water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
Add black beans and cilatro; toss to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes to warm beans. Serve warm.