½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a lightly greased casserole dish, combine all ingredients. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake in preheated oven for one hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes or until barley is cooked through and tender.
Serve immediately or keep covered until ready to serve.
Notes
Don’t overcook the casserole as it will dry out.
I like to add a generous handful of shredded cheddar cheese to the top of the casserole for the last 10 minutes or so of baking. Use a vegan cheese if you like.