Fresh Herbed Barley Pilaf |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This can be served as a side dish or stuffing for poultry or squash. Ingredients:
1 -2 cup sliced mushrooms |
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil |
1 small onions or 1 small shallot, diced |
1 small leek, thinly sliced into half-moons |
1 -2 teaspoon fresh herb (such as thyme or sage) |
1 -2 teaspoon fresh parsley, and or 1 -2 teaspoon fresh chives |
2 cups cooked barley (hulled) |
Directions:
1. Heat a saucepan until a few drops of water will “dance” on it. Add mushrooms and dry-sauté until they have released most of their juices, about 6 minutes.
2. Add oil, onion or shallot, leek and herbs; sauté until tender and beginning to brown.
3. Stir in cooked barley and toss together until heated through and flavors are blended.
4. Optional additions: dried fruit such as cranberries, currants, or cherries; sliced or crushed nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts.
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