Mexican Beans And Barley

Ingredients

2 1/2 c water
1 onion
2 tb am unrefined vegetable oil
2 tb green chilis
1 ts chili powder
1/4 ts cumin powder
1 ts sea salt
1/2 am bits-o-barley
1 c am beans of choice
16 oz tomatoes
1/2 c yogurt
1/2 monterey jack

Instructions

Pitted black olive (opt.) Preheat oven to 400 F. Put the water, onion, oil, chilis, chili powder, cumin and sea salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the Bits-O-Barley. Cover and let stand away from heat until all the liquid is absorbed into the barley. Chop the tomatoes and add to the barley with their juice. Stir in cooked beans. Turn the mixture into a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread the yogurt over the top and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted. Garnish with olives.