Are you looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal that combines the earthy flavors of barley and mushrooms? This comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey, providing you with the best recipes for cooking barley and mushrooms. From classic pilafs to hearty soups and delectable main courses, we'll explore a variety of dishes that showcase the unique flavors of these two ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to create delicious and memorable meals featuring barley and mushrooms.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS
I serve this with baked chicken, particularly when we want a change from rice dishes.-Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add water, bouillon, salt and pepper; mix well. bring to a boil. Add barley and parsley. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 80-90 minutes or until the barley is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS WITH BEANS
A simple and tasty vegetarian dish. Good as a meal, side dish, or wrapped in a tortilla with cheese. I always make a double batch and freeze some.
Provided by Niki
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until tender.
- Mix barley and vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender.
- Stir white beans into the barley mixture. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until beans are heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
BAKED BARLEY RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARROTS
Wholesome and nutty, barley is a superb alternative to arborio rice in this risotto, since it's naturally plump and chewy when cooked. The grated Parmesan and butter stirred in at the end release the barley's starches, creating a silky, creamy texture. Make sure to use pearl barley, not hulled, since it cooks much faster and is more tender. As for the mushrooms, white button, cremini and earthy shiitakes are a tasty, accessible mix, though any combination of oyster, king trumpet and maitake would raise the bar. Still, the best thing about this risotto, which is a satisfying vegetarian weeknight dinner (or side to any large roast or fish) is that it's baked, taking away the pressure of constant stirring at the stove.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, grains and rice, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in barley, carrot and 4 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake until barley is tender and chewy and almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan and the butter until slightly thickened and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with chives and more Parmesan, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 632 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BARLEY RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOMS AND DILL
Nutty pearl barley stands in seamlessly for rice in this hearty risotto starring garlicky sauteed mushrooms and a generous dose of fresh dill.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms; season with salt. Cook until browned in places, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate; reserve skillet for risotto (do not wipe skillet clean).
- In a saucepan, combine broth, 2 cups water, lemon zest, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, heat reserved skillet over medium. Swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add leeks, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add barley and cook, stirring, until translucent and grains begin to make a popping sound, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until mostly evaporated, about 30 seconds.
- Ladle 1 cup broth mixture into skillet. Stir with a wooden spoon at a moderate speed until most of broth is absorbed and bottom of skillet stays visible for a second or two as you mix, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue ladling broth into skillet, about 1/2 cup at a time (or enough to just cover barley). Stir occasionally, allowing barley to absorb most of broth before adding more. Risotto is ready when barley is tender and creamy and broth has thickened to a rich sauce, 1 hour. (You may not need to use all of broth.)
- Remove from heat. Fold in mushroom mixture, butter, lemon juice, and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Top with dill and more cheese; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with more pepper to serve. If the risotto becomes stiff before serving, stir in more hot broth, a little at a time, until it's loose and creamy.
BEEF BARLEY SOUP WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND PARSNIPS
Categories Soup/Stew Beef Mushroom Beef Shank Barley Parsnip Fall Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Sauté until mushrooms brown, about 18 minutes. Add celery and garlic and stir 1 minute. Add beef shank slices and all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat.
- Using tongs, remove meat from pot. Cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and any tough connective tissue. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly at room temperature. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat.)
TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool. Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper. Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly. Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.
TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
Categories Salad Leafy Green Herb Mushroom Pepper Tomato Vegetarian High Fiber Low/No Sugar Barley Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool.
- Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper.
- Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly.
- Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS FOR THE CROCK POT!
This is a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a tossed salad for the perfect meal! Variation: Instead of finishing the soup with sour cream and dill, ladle into ovenproof bowls. Place a slice or two of a baguette in each bowl. Sprinkle liberally with shredded swiss cheese and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
Provided by Shannon 24
Categories Grains
Time 3h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a heatproof bowl, soak dried mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms finely and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker.
- Add onions, celery and carrots to pan and cook, stirring until softened. Add garlic, salt, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add barley and stir until coated. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth and reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and dill.
RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CRUNCHY SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND BARLEY
A colorful grain salad is the perfect light meal. Here, barley adds heft and texture to a bitter leaf salad that's balanced with a sweet-tart dressing. The sleeper hit of this recipe are the crispy shiitake mushrooms, which impart deep flavor in two ways: They are pan-seared, and the caramelization left in the pan adds extra umami to the dressing. For gluten-free diets, you could substitute buckwheat groats or brown rice in place of the pearled barley.
Provided by Sue Li
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine barley, onion, garlic and 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the barley by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer until the grains are plump and tender, about 40 minutes. Drain the mixture, and discard the onion and garlic.
- After barley has cooked about 30 minutes, prepare the mushrooms: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and the ends are starting to curl and crisp, 9 to 10 minutes. Using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the mushrooms to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the skillet with the oil back to medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes; turn off the heat. While the oil is still hot, stir in balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a platter, layer the radicchio with cooked barley and drizzle with balsamic vinegar dressing. Top with reserved mushrooms, parsley and dill before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BARLEY 'RISOTTO' WITH TURKEY AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put half the butter or oil in a medium to large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is melted or oil is hot, add scallions or onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add barley and cook, stirring, for a minute or so, until glossy; add herb, liquid and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down to low, cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until barley is tender (it will not become very soft) and liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, heat remaining butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook turkey, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, then cook mushrooms until crisp in same pan; remove.
- Check barley's progress: Continue to cook, if necessary, adding a tablespoon or two more liquid if all liquid has been absorbed and barley is not yet tender. Stir in turkey and mushrooms and continue to cook until all is hot and combined, then garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 736 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SKILLET MUSHROOMS AND CHARD WITH BARLEY OR BROWN RICE
Mushrooms and barley are a classic combination, but brown rice is also very nice with this dish, and it cooks faster. Whichever you use, simmer the grain in abundant water and used the drained water to moisten the mushrooms and chard.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the barley or rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat and simmer the barley for 1 hour, brown rice for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain the grains. Retain the cooking water.
- While the grains are cooking, stem the chard and wash thoroughly in two changes of water. Chop coarsely. If the stalks are merely thick, dice them; if they are stringy, discard them.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a large, wide skillet or wok. Add the mushrooms and chard stems, if using, and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms sear and begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the chard and raise the heat to high. Cook, stirring, until the chard wilts, which shouldn't take more than 3 minutes (you may have to add the chard in batches, depending on the size of your pan). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Once the chard has wilted, add .75 cup of the cooking water from the rice or barley. Cover and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes, or until the chard is tender. Uncover, stir and if you wish to have more sauce with the vegetables, add more cooking water from the grains and stir until it reduces to the desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning. Drizzle on the remaining oil and serve with the grains.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1288 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SLOW COOKER PORK WITH MUSHROOMS AND BARLEY
A delicious and easy recipe the whole family will enjoy. A great way to tenderize tougher pork chops.
Provided by Susec
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rub chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon salt into pork chops.
- Place barley in slow cooker and top with pork chops. Cover with white mushrooms and chopped onion. Add chicken broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, salt and a few grinding of fresh black pepper.
- Set slow cooker to low. Cover and cook 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1077.2 mg, Sugar 2 g
BARLEY-LENTIL PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH
from "the perfect pantry" - http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2010/03/lentils-recipe-barley-pilaf-with-mushrooms.html
Provided by ellie3763
Categories Spinach
Time 4h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the barley, lentils, onion and vegetable stock in a 4-quart slow cooker. Set the cooker on HIGH.
- Put the dried mushrooms and 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and set aside to cool for 30 minutes. Gently scoop the mushrooms out of the measuring cup, being careful not to disturb the sediment at the bottom. Finely chop the mushrooms.
- Add the mushrooms to the slow cooker with the tomato paste, thyme, one teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and the fresh mushrooms. Pour in the mushroom soaking liquid, being careful not to include the sediment.
- After the cooker has been on for 4 hours, the lentils and barley should be done. Turn off the cooker, and stir in the spinach; the heat of the pilaf will soften the spinach. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed (and you will definitely need it). Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 68, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.3
WILD RICE AND BARLEY STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Not your standard stuffed mushroom. We find making the stuffing the day before and makes for easier stuffing since the starch from the rice and barley become sticky and looks great when stuffing with a serving scoop.
Provided by Malinda Coletta
Categories Rice Sides
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Rinse rice in fine strainer under cold running water; drain and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to oil; cook and stir about 10 minutes. Add barley, rice and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, about 1 hour.
- 2. Clean mushrooms with a soft cloth and remove stems microwave for 3 mins to slightly cook. Set caps aside; finely chop stems. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; chopped mushroom stems, carrot and oregano; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes. Stir the bell pepper mixture into saucepan of rice mixture. Remove from heat.
- 3. Preheat oven to 350F.
- 4. Slightly over stuff mushroom caps with rice mixture. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Place the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes at 350F. Serve hot from the oven.
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH PEARLED BARLEY AND PRESERVED LEMON
Categories Mushroom Appetizer Bake Sauté Vegetarian
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Cook the barley. Heat the sunflower oil in a heavy-based saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the barley, lower the heat, then cover and simmer for 1 hour, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the barley is tender.
- 2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350° F. Take a large baking sheet and grease it heavily with two thirds of the butter. Scatter the thyme sprigs over it. Stem the mushrooms and place the mushroom caps, stem-side up, on top of the thyme. Pour over the wine and stock and scatter the sliced garlic over. Dot each mushroom with a couple knobs of the remaining butter, then season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender. Leave them in their cooking juices until you are ready to serve.
- 3. When the barley is done, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the preserved lemon, feta, parsley and thyme. Taste and add salt and pepper. To serve, reheat the mushrooms in the oven for a few minutes, if necessary. Place each mushroom, stem side up, on a serving plate. Scoop the barley on top and spoon some the mushroom cooking juices over. Garnish with basil sprouts and drizzle over the olive oil.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use Good Quality Ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, seasonal vegetables, high-quality mushrooms, and flavorful broth.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When sautéing the mushrooms, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to steam rather than brown.
- Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to taste your dish as you cook and adjust the seasoning as needed. Barley and mushrooms can handle a variety of flavors, so feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices.
- Let the Barley Rest: Once the barley is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help the grains absorb more of the cooking liquid and result in a more flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Barley and mushrooms are a delicious and versatile combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. These recipes provide a great starting point for exploring the many possibilities of this hearty and flavorful duo. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish, a hearty main course, or a comforting soup, there's sure to be a recipe here that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy barley and mushrooms, give one of these recipes a try!
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