This healthy and simple side dish can be prepared ahead of time. It’s a perfect standby to re-heat throughout the week and pair with your choice of meat or other protein.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 pounds white mushrooms, quartered
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup barley
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
282 calories; 5 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 49 grams carbohydrates; 13 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 323 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 cups
Preparation
- Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the shiitake mushrooms for 10 minutes. Add the white mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, reduce heat, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the barley and water and cook, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes until the barley is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in the parsley.
1 hour
Dining and Cooking