Super-Healthy Rice Cooker Barley

I use organic veggies and whole grain (hulled not pearl) barley for this healthy, easy, and economical recipe. Garnish with grated cheese, if you like.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 105 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ cup hulled barley
• ½ cup chopped mixed peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken broth, diced tomatoes, barley, onion, peppers, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a rice cooker.

Step 2

Cook according to rice cooker directions for 30 minutes, stir, and continue coking until barley is tender, about 30 minutes more.