Barley-Vegetable Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350 deg. F. Spray nonstick cooking spray on 1 3/4 qt casserole dish.
2. In lg nonstick skillet, over med heat, cook barley for 2 - 3 min - until lightly browned - in sm amt of water or broth.
3. Stiri frequently.
4. Place in prepared casserole dish.
5. In same skillet, cook onions and cauliflower, stirring frequently, 5 min. Add mushrooms and carrots.
6. Cook 5 more min, stirring frequently.
7. Add veggies to casserole.
8. In a sm bowl, combine water, broth mix, garlic powder, and pepper.
9. Mixi well and add to casserole.
10. Mix well, cover, and bake 1 hr 15 min, until barley is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
11. Stir several times while baking.
12. Let stand 5 min, then mix and serve.