Barley Jambalaya

From Prevention Magazine - I haven't tried it yet.

• 1.5 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 c turkey ham or turkey sausage, cut into little pieces
• 1.5 c chooped onion
• 1 c sliced celery
• 1 c chopped green bell pepper
• 12 cloves minced garlic
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 5 c water or broth
• 2 c uncooked barley

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix the spices and set aside. Heat oil in a large ovenproof saucepan or roasting pan on top of the stove. Add the man, onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Mix well, and saute for 5 - 10 min, scraping the bottom of the pan occasionally. Add tomatoes, with their juice, water, and barley. Bring to a boil. Add the herb mixture; mix in; cover; reduce heat to simmer fo4 5 min. Put the covered pan in the oven and cook for 30-40 min. Stir after 30 min. Don't eat the bay leaves.