Baked Barley with Mushrooms
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4.7
Baked Barley with Mushrooms
Description
This Baked Barley with Mushrooms recipe starts by sautéing minced garlic and sliced mushrooms in butter until softened, releasing rich, earthy flavors. Pearl barley, vegetable broth, thyme, and freshly cracked black pepper are then mixed in before baking covered in a Dutch oven at 350ºF for one hour. The baking melds the flavors and softens the barley to a tender, chewy texture.
The thyme adds a subtle herbal note that complements the mushrooms’ umami depth, while the butter enhances the richness. Fluffing the barley after baking helps distribute flavors evenly. This dish serves well as a warm side for roasted meats or as a vegetarian entrée. Fresh parsley sprinkled at the end adds brightness and a touch of color.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 8 oz. mushrooms $1.49
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.40
- 1 cup barley $0.57, pearled
- 2 cups vegetable broth $0.26
- 1/2 tsp thyme $0.05, dried
- 1/8 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1 Tbsp parsley $0.10, chopped, fresh, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Mince the garlic and slice the mushrooms
- Add the garlic, mushrooms, and butter to a Dutch oven. Sauté over medium heat until the mushrooms have softened.
- Add the barley, vegetable broth, thyme and freshly cracked pepper to the dutch oven. Stir to combine, place the lid on top, and transfer to the oven. Bake the barley for one hour.
- After baking for one hour, stir the barley to fluff it up. Give the barley a taste and adjust the salt or pepper to your liking. Top with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 41 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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