Black Beans and Barley

==Ingredients==
* 2 teaspoons canola oil 
* 1 medium Onion, chopped 
* 1-2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 
* 3 cloves garlic, minced 
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
* 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 
* 1/2 cup water 
* 3/4 cup pearl barley 
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano 
* 1 (19 ounces) can black beans, rinsed 
* 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 
==Directions==
* Heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over medium heat. 
* Add Onion. 
* Cook for 3 minutes. 
* Add garlic and jalapeño. 
* Cook for 2 minutes more. 
* Add cumin. 
* Remove from heat, and set aside mixture in a bowl. 
* In the same pan, add broth, water, Barley oregano and hot sauce. 
* Bring to a boil. 
* Reduce heat, cover and simmer until Barley is tender, adding extra water as necessary, about 30 minutes. 
* Stir in beans and Onion mixture, and heat through. 
* Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.
Category:Barley Recipes
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Canola oil Recipes
Category:Caribbean Vegetarian
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Jalapeno pepper Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes