1 tb Vegetable oil
2 c  Mushrooms, chopped
1 c  Onions,chopped
1 1/2 c  Pearl barley, cooked
2 tb Parsley,chopped
1/4 ts Thyme
1/4 ts Pepper
1 c  Monterey jack,shredded
4 md Bell peppers
1 c  Marinara sauce

Preheat oven to 350F. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and
onions and cook, stirring until the onions are browned. Stir in the barley,
parsley, thyme and pepper(ground). Stir in the cheese; set aside. Rinse the
bell peppers. Cut off the tops; remove and discard the seeds and pith. If
necessary, make a thin slice on the bottom of each pepper to balance. Spoon
1/4 of the mixture into each pepper. Stand the peppers upright in a baking
dish just large enough to accommodate them. Pour the saice into the baking
dish. Bake 30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

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