Bean vegetable medley

 
                           Bean Vegetable Medley
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian                       Main Dish
                 Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3      tablespoon    Vegetable oil
                         Large onion -- diced
                         Stalks celery -- sliced
                         Med. green pepper -- *
                         Med. tomatoes -- diced
    2      cup           Red kidney beans -- drained **
    1      package       Frozen baby lima beans -- 10 oz
    1      cup           Quick cooking barley
      2/3  cup           Chopped parsley
    1 1/2  teaspoon      Salt
    1      teaspoon      Dried basil leaves
      1/4  teaspoon      Ground black pepper
    3      cup           Boiling water
    2      tablespoon    Grated Cheddar cheese
 
 Tips:  This dish can be assembled and baked later.  Add the boiling water just
before baking.	Baking time should be increased by 15 minutes when starting
refrigerated temperature.
 
  *  Green pepper cut into strips. ** 15-1/2 oz. cans each.
 
   Heat oil in a large skillet.	Add onion, celery, and green pepper. Cook
 slowly for 10 minutes.  Do not brown.
 Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, barley, parsley, salt, basil, and black pepper.
 Transfer mixture to a buttered 2-to 3 quart casserole with lid.  Add boiling
water.	Cover.
 Bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until barley is tender and liquid is
absorbed.  Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.
 
   Good served with:  Marinated, slightlt blanched mixed vegetables, hot French
 bread and butter.
 
  From:  My Great Recipes
 
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