Skillet mushrooms and chard with barley or brown rice is a wholesome and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The combination of earthy mushrooms, tender chard, and hearty grains creates a satisfying and nutritious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have this delicious and healthy dish on your table in no time.
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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
BROWN RICE SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND ENDIVE
Triticale is a hybrid grain made from wheat and rye, which farmers and health food stores alike had high hopes for in the 1970s. It is a good source of phosphorus and a very good source of magnesium, but apparently the yields were disappointing to farmers and it never really caught on among consumers. I had sort of forgotten about it until I came across it again recently at Bob's Red Mill. I like its chewy texture and earthy flavor, both very similar to farro or wheatberries. Any hearty, toothsome grain works well in this salad, so I've given you a choice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 2h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- If using brown rice or barley, toast first: Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the barley or brown rice. Stir in the pan until the grains begin to smell toasty, about 5 minutes. Add the stock or water and salt (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until tender. If all of the liquid has not been absorbed, drain and return to the pan. Place a clean dish towel over the top of the pan and return the cover. Let sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. If using triticale, soak in 3 cups water if you have the time for 1 hour before cooking. Combine in a saucepan with the soaking water (or drain and use 3 cups stock), bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce the heat and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until some of the grains have begun to splay. Turn off the heat and let steep for 15 minutes in any liquid remaining in the pan, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sweat and color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, and salt to taste and sauté just until the mushrooms are tender, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat, add the regular mushrooms and 1 tablespoon of the dressing, and stir together. Stir in the cooked grains and the herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When ready to serve, whisk the remaining salad dressing and add to the grains and mushrooms. Stir over medium heat until heated through. Add the endive, toss together and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RICE AND BARLEY PILAF
With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, and you've got one satisfying side! -Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in barley and brown rice; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice mixture, cheese, cream and pepper; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CHEESY STOVE-TOP BARLEY AND SWISS CHARD
When barley is prepared risotto-style, it comes out just as creamy as the original but with lots more filling fiber. Here, we add handfuls of sliced Swiss chard and shiitake mushrooms for an extra boost of nutrients. And because healthy food can be delicious too, a little cheese for creaminess and diced tomatoes for brightness make this a well-rounded meal for fall and winter.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Pasta and Grains
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet or braiser over medium-high. Add mushrooms and chard stems; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add barley and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 minute.
- Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender and creamy, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in chard leaves, Parmigiano, and lemon juice; cover and cook, stirring once, until chard is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season, top with Gruyère, cover, and heat until melted, 2 minutes. Serve with basil.
MUSHROOM BARLEY PILAF SKILLET
Try out something new with dinner tonight when you cook our Mushroom Barley Pilaf Skillet. This Mushroom Barley Pilaf Skillet with lentils, dried cranberries and mixed nuts makes for a super flavorful side dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir 4 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
- Add next 4 ingredients; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 40 min. or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
PAT'S BARLEY, BISON, AND MUSHROOM SKILLET MEAL
A flavorful recipe that can be made either with bison or without bison as a vegetarian stand-alone. For the vegetarian version use 3 portobello mushrooms and 2 tablespoons olive oil instead of 1. Requires the barley to be soaked at least 24 hours in advance.
Provided by William R.
Categories Everyday Cooking
Time P1DT55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place barley into a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 24 hours. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bison in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir soy sauce, garlic, thyme, oregano, and pepper into bison; reduce heat to medium-low. Add olive oil and stir.
- Mix mushrooms, barley, and Worcestershire sauce into bison mixture; stir gently. Pour wine over mixture just until barley is covered. Cover skillet, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cook until barley is tender, stirring every 10 minutes, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 832.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the final flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking mushrooms, it's important to give them enough space to brown. If you overcrowd the pan, they will steam instead of brown.
- Cook the mushrooms until they are tender. This will take about 5-7 minutes. You can check to see if they are done by piercing them with a fork. If they are tender, they are ready.
- Season the mushrooms liberally. Mushrooms have a mild flavor, so they need to be seasoned well. Use a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Add the chard at the end of cooking. Chard cooks quickly, so it's important to add it at the end of cooking. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked.
- Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served hot. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
This skillet mushrooms and chard with barley or brown rice is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Feel free to add other vegetables, such as zucchini or bell peppers. You can also use different grains, such as quinoa or farro. No matter how you choose to make it, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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