• 4 Double Diamond Red Bell Peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1/2 cup diced Double Diamond vegetables of your choice
• 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup uncooked barley, or 2 cups cooked barley or other grain
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and make sure the oven rack is positioned in the center.
2. Slice the mushrooms, grate the Parmesan, dice the mozzarella, chop the parsley, halve and seed the bell peppers.
3. Cook the barley according to the package instructions. Transfer the barley to a bowl and set aside.
4. In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add half the mushrooms and season with a pinch of salt and a crack of black pepper.
5. After 3 to 4 minutes use tongs to flip one mushroom. If it’s not browned to your liking, give them another minute or two. When they’re ready, flip all the mushrooms and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add the cooked mushrooms to the bowl with the barley and repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
7. Add the Parmesan, mozzarella, parsley and additional veggies to the bowl and stir to combine.
8. Line the pepper halves cut side up on a baking sheet and season each with a pinch of kosher salt.
9. Use a large spoon to divide the barley filling evenly among the pepper halves.
10. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the filling is hot in the center and the peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
11. Sprinkle the peppers with the bread crumbs and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
12. Serve & Enjoy!