Gimme Barley

Ok, I'm finally here. Adjusting to full-time work life has been occupying most of my time as of late; therefore, my focus was on coming home to melt into the couch and then dragging myself to bed as if it's an olympic event.

Speaking of olympics... Despite my aversion to television, I ended up staring at the "stupid box" more than usual last week. What better thing to watch than olympics of course! I'm not a giant winter sports fan, alas figureskating, skateboarding, skiing among a bunch of other things tickle my fancy in appropriate doses. Such drama this year with all the competitors wiping out, falling down and ending up with spinal injuries. Yikes!

Before going any further, here is a recipe which I call "Barley on the Go!" - This is a great meal for all you busy work people, parents who don't have time left to themselves because they're living for their kids and for those who just don't like cooking. Make this dish: a) it will last forever; b) it will fill you up; c) barley has amazing nutritional value

Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, coursely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can peas
- 2 cups pot barley
- 5 cups water
- basil, mint, parmesan, salt, pepper

Directions:
Kill onions on medium heat until translucent. Add garlic, carrots and zucchini and continue to cook stirring occasionally. When the vegetables start to soften, add barley and water - bring to a boil. Then, cover your pot and reduce to low heat. Barley will absorb the water and come to a thick pasty consistency. Add your peas, basil, mint, parmesan and pepper (to taste) -- Voila!

If you've made it so far, now go check out the nutritional information of barley here.
It's truly amazing! Now go cook and enjoy... :)