Black Beans and Barley

Ingredients

• 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
• 1 cup less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.8 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 0.5 cup onion chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
• 0.5 cup quick-cooking barley uncooked
• 0.5 cup bottled roasted bell peppers red
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium- high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; saut 3 minutes. Stir in cumin and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
3. Add beans, broth, and barley; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Add red bell pepper; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.