Barley and Eggs

Barley and Eggs

2 cups of vegetable juice
1/2 cup pearled barley
4 eggs
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Saute onions in olive oil with red pepper flakes in a large frying pan. Then, add garlic, and allow to simmer for 1 minute. Then, add vegetable juice, bay leaf, thyme, and barley. Allow to heat over medium heat, then crack 4 eggs evenly in the frying pan. When the eggs are to your desired level of doneness (the vegetable juice should have thickened), add parmesan cheese to top and allow to melt. Allow to sit for 3 minutes, then serve.

Serves 2.