Barley, Shiitake and Spinach Pilaf Recipe

Name: Barley, Shiitake and Spinach Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearled barley; 3 cups water or vegetable stock; 1 Tbs. canola oil; 1 cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 oz. shiitake mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 cups); 8 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced; 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach; 2 Tbs. tamari; 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil; ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1
Add barley and water to medium saucepan.
2
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
3
In large nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
4
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 7 minutes.
5
(Add sprinkling of water to prevent sticking if necessary.)
6
Add garlic, shiitake and white mushrooms and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes.
7
Add spinach and barley and cook, stirring often, until barley is heated through and spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Season with tamari, sesame oil and cayenne pepper.

306

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pearled barley, 3 cups water or vegetable stock, 1 Tbs. canola oil, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Barley, Shiitake and Spinach Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barley, Shiitake and Spinach Pilaf

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