Barley and mushrooms with beans is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The barley is chewy and nutty, the mushrooms are earthy and savory, and the beans add a touch of protein and creaminess. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you like it spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.
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MUSHROOM BEAN BARLEY SOUP
Here's a hearty soup that is delicious and chock-full of vegetables. I like to eat it with a chunk of crusty bread smothered in butter.-Constance Sullivan, Oceanside, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h25m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak beans according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook the mushrooms, onions and leek in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Add beans and remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
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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
BARLEY WITH MUSHROOMS AND GREEN BEANS
This dish, with hearty mushrooms and a soupy sauce, is a great way to get whole grain into your diet. It would make a fabulous side dish for a roast beef or roasted chicken. If olive oil is substituted for the butter, this will be vegan. Adapted from a recipe by Aida Mollencamp. http://bit.ly/fAC307
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 6 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring 1 qt water and 2 tbsp kosher salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add barley and cook 15-20 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. When foaming subsides, add onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft and translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add mushrooms, increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring only occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add wine and scrape up any fond (browned bits) stuck to bottom of pan.
- Add green beans and mushroom broth. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until beans are fork-tender, 5-8 minutes. Add cooked barley and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add remaining butter, parsley and more salt and pepper if needed. Stir well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 6.6
MUSHROOM BARLEY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 2 sliced onions in 2 tablespoons olive oil until caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Saute 3/4 pound sliced cremini mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter. Cook 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley in chicken broth as the label directs, then toss with the mushrooms, onions, some dill and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams
CREAMY MUSHROOM, BARLEY AND LIMA BEAN SOUP
There is nothing better than a nice big bowl of homemade creamy mushroom and barley soup with some lima beans. Using a slow cooking crock pot for this recipe makes it a very easy one to make and enjoy.
Provided by SkipperSy
Time 4h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- PREPARATION:.
- Cut the stems off the portabella mushrooms, slice into ¼ inch thin pieces and then cut each in half, set aside.
- Clean the white button mushrooms and slice into big pieces, set aside.
- Clean the carrot and then cut into diagonal slices, set aside.
- Cut into thin slices the swiss cheese and set aside.
- COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:.
- This recipe is based on using a slow cooking crock pot set to 4 hours, high/fast cooking and will depend on you model crock pot; Step #1, 2 hours cooking time, Step #2, 1 1/2 hours cooking time and Step #3, ½ hours cooking time.
- Step #1- In a crock pot add the stock, barley, portabella mushrooms, carrots , margarine, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves, sage, thyme, garlic salt, Mrs. Dash, pinch of white pepper, a quick stir and cook for 2 hours.
- Step #2- Next add the white button mushrooms and lima beans, a quick stir and cook for 1 ½ hours.
- Step #3- Next add the half & half cream, Harvey's Bristol Cream, a quick stir and cook for ½ hour.
- Ladle soup into individual bowls, topped with some swiss cheese and place in a microwave for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Finally add some chopped basil/arugula leaves on top of each individual bowl and serve.
- Enjoy!
- NOTES:.
- You can serve this soup with a bowl of sour cream on the side and allow guests to add to their soup as desired.
- This soup can be served for as a main meal in the evening or for a hearty nice lunch as well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 852.8, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 14.8
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.
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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 Grain Side Dishes
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
Tips:
- Soak the barley: Soaking the barley overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes it more digestible.
- Use a variety of mushrooms: This recipe uses a combination of cremini and shiitake mushrooms, but you can use any type of mushroom you like. Oyster mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, and chanterelles are all good choices.
- Cook the mushrooms separately: Cooking the mushrooms separately from the barley helps to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the barley will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so choose a broth that you like the taste of. Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth are all good options.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste the dish before serving and add additional salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
Conclusion:
This barley and mushrooms with beans recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The barley is cooked in a flavorful broth with mushrooms, beans, and vegetables, and then topped with a creamy sauce. This dish is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
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