Black Beans and Barley

Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons canola oil
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1-2 jalapeno 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 jalapeno.
 * 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.