Barley Black Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves chopped fine
• 1 c pot barley
• 3 c veggie stock
• 2 c frozen or canned corn kernels
• 1 (540ml) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 c chopped fresh basil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tomato diced

Directions

1. In saucepan, heat oil over medioum heat; saute onion and garlic for 5 min or until softened.
2. Stir in barley. Pour in stock and bring to a boil.
3. Transfer barely mixture to 1o c casseerole dish.
4. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
5. Stir in corn and black beans.
6. Bake for additional 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through and barley is tender.
7. Stir in basil, lemon juice and tomato.