Mushroom Barley Pilaf Skillet Recipes

MUSHROOM BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Heat vegetable stock in a saucepan or the microwave.
• Heat olive oil in a deep skillet on low heat.
• Add the onion and saute until soft (1-2 minutes). Should be slightly golden.
• Add mushrooms and basil and continue cooking about 4 minutes.
• Stir in barley; be sure it's well coated. Raise heat to medium and cook 5 more minutes.
• Stir in hot veg. stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 25 mins until all liquid is absorbed.
• Reserve some tomatoes for garnishing and mix in the remainder.
• Garnish and serve!

MUSHROOM BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place mushrooms on prepared baking sheet in single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring once.
• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat, cook carrots, onions, and garlic for 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables soften. Stir in chicken broth, 1 1/2 cup water and barley. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until barley is tender and almost all the liquid is absorbed. Gently stir in mushrooms and lentils. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Gently stir parsley into barley mixture.

WILD MUSHROOM AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Heat a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Pour the oil into the pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook the mushrooms, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released some of their juices and the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the barley; cook for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low; cook, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
• Remove from the heat. Stir in the dillweed.