5 from 12 votes
Mushroom Barley Pilaf
The Mushroom Barley Pilaf combines cremini and shiitake mushrooms with pearl barley cooked in vegetable broth, seasoned with fresh thyme and brightened with lemon zest. The dry sautéed mushrooms release rich juices that infuse the barley, giving the dish a hearty, earthy flavor and tender texture. This pilaf can serve as a comforting side or a vegetarian main, showcasing the nutty chew of barley alongside aromatic herbs and garlic.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups pearl barley
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons thyme roughly chopped, fresh
- lemon zest from 1
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dry sauté the mushrooms by adding them to a large sauté pan and cooking them over medium-high heat. Cook the mushrooms for about 4 to 5 minutes, until they start releasing their liquids, stirring frequently. Transfer the mushrooms and juices to a bowl. Wipe down the pan.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and salt, and cook for about 2 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Add the barley and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir everything for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and their juices into the pan, then stir in the vegetable broth and thyme. Raise heat and bring the broth to boil. Reduce the heat a little so that the broth is simmering. Cover the pot, and let the barley cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until the broth has been fully absorbed and the barley is tender. Remove from heat and let the barley sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon zest and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
1132mg
(47%)
Potassium
782mg
(17%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
896IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1132mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 782mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.