Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1         tablespoon  olive oil
  1              large  red bell pepper -- chopped
  2            bunches  green onions -- chopped
  1 1/2           cups  pearl barley
  14 1/2        ounces  low sodium chicken broth -- or veggie broth
  14 1/2        ounces  water
  2               cups  frozen corn
     1/2           cup  fresh basil -- sliced

Preparation:

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped bell pepper and half of green onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add barley and stir to coat with olive oil. Add broth and water and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley is tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Add corn and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in sliced basil and remaining green onions.

Nutritional Information:

266 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 53g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 152mg Sodium