Crockpot Beans And Barley 1 Onion; chopped 1 Carrot; chopped 1 c Navy beans; soaked 1/2 ts Prepared mustard 1/2 c Dry split peas 1/4 c Pearl barley 1/2 c Mushrooms; chopped 1 c Pinto beans; uncooked 4 c Vegetable broth 3 tb Parsley; minced 1/4 c Dry lentils I made this recipe today in the crockpot and ate it on rice. It looked icky but tasted lovely. Soak white and pinto beans overnight. Saute onion, mushrooms and carrot in 1 tb vegetable broth until tender. Add drained beans, vegetable bouillon, mustard, and parsley, bring to bil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes. Add split peas, lentils, and barley. Cover and simmer another hour until all beans are tender. I know this is more of a "winter recipe" but I think it will be good cold, also. Things got a bit mushy in the crockpot so it might be better to cook on the stove.