Barley and Spinach-Stuffed Bell Peppers - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 cup barley
• 3 cups water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon =ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped raisins
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 small to medium red, yellow, or orange bell peppers (tops sliced off, seeds removed)
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar