1 cup pearl barley
3 cups water
4 cups (1 pound) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (or combination of both), divided
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 can (7 ounces) chopped green chiles

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: calories 548, protein 25g, carbohydrates 32g, fiber 5g, fat 36g, cholesterol 99mg, sodium 500mg.

NOTE: To save on prep time, pearl barley may be cooked ahead of time. Place cooked pearl barley in an airtight container and refrigerate or freeze up to a week before using. For best results, bring refrigerated or frozen cooked barley to room temperature before adding to other ingredients.

Recipe provided with permission by the National Barley Foods Council. For more barley information and recipes visit www.barleyfoods.org.

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