Daddy's Barley Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup black olives
• sliced
• 2 12 cups water
• 1 cup barley
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 green pepper
• chopped
• 1 onion
• chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms
• sliced (optional)
• 1 large tomatoes
• chopped
• 1 cup celery
• chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Combine all ingredients (except cheese) in a casserole dish.
3. Bake for 45 minutes, top with cheddar and cook another 15 minutes, or until liquid is gone.