BARLEY MUSHROOM PILAF

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I love barley and I love mushrooms, this is a really good and out of the ordinary potatoe/rice side dish.

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1 batch, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
3 ounces fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook barley according to package directions until tender.
  • Meanwhile wash mushrooms and pat dry.
  • Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add nuts and let them cook for a few minutes before adding garlic.
  • Add garlic to skillet.
  • Slice mushrooms thinly and when nuts are nicely toasted add the mushrooms.
  • Increase heat to high.
  • Add the spinach, dill, salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Stir.
  • Cook until mushrooms are softened and somewhat shrunk.
  • The barley should now be cooked dry and be tender by chewy. (If it tastes done but still has water around it, drain excess water.).
  • Mix barley with the spinach mixture and 1/2 the cheese.
  • Serve on plates with remaining cheese.
  • Excellent with garlic toast.

Lina Ramirez
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I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I loved this pilaf. The barley and herbs really balanced out the flavor of the mushrooms.


Naeem Bhutta
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This pilaf is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


Simon Mashada
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I added some chopped walnuts to this pilaf for a little extra crunch. It was delicious!


Sophia Childs
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This pilaf is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Gordon Wichman
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I love the combination of barley and mushrooms in this pilaf. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter night.


Jayden Van aar
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This pilaf is a great vegetarian main course or side dish. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Eli Barmes
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I've made this pilaf several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover barley.


WaQaS AfRiDi
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This is my new favorite pilaf recipe. The barley is perfectly cooked and the mushrooms are so flavorful.


Nwachukwu Daniel ebuka
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Iolo2010 Telakh
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This was an easy and delicious weeknight meal. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful.


Niraj Dhami
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this pilaf changed my mind. The mushrooms and herbs really made the dish.


Jamison Vivian
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This barley mushroom pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the barley had a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


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