Heart Healthy Vegetable Ragout

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley, rinsed
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 package (10 oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 large white onion, cut into strips
• 5 fresh plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 small orange bell peppers, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil leaves, plus additional for garnish
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Black pepper to taste