Ingredients:

1 Tbsp olive oil	6 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large yellow onion, chopped	Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cloves minced garlic	4 bell peppers of any color, stem & seeds removed
¾ cup medium pearl barley	Paprika for garnish
4 cups water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In large skillet, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.  Add barley and water.  Bring to boil. 
3. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour, or until barley is tender and water is absorbed.  Let rest for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in 4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stuff equal amounts of barley into peppers.  Place in a baking dish.  Pour hot water into bottom of baking dish to cover ½ inch. 
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove foil.  Sprinkle tops of peppers with remaining Parmesan cheese and paprika. Continue to bake an additional 15 minutes.

Recipe from: From: American Institute for Cancer Research NEWSLETTER, Fall 2005