Hearty Barley Mushroom Pilaf Recipe in Just 40 Minutes
A hearty and flavorful barley mushroom pilaf that’s perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup barley
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse barley under cold water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Stir in barley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until barley is tender.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Use pearled barley for quicker cooking.
- Add roasted vegetables for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg