Barley, Shiitake And Spinach Pilaf Recipe

Name: Barley, Shiitake And Spinach Pilaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. pearled barley; 3 c. water or possibly vegetable stock; 1 Tbsp. canola oil; 1 c. diced onion; 2 x cloves garlic, chopped; 4 ounce shiitake mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 c.); 8 ounce white button mushrooms, sliced; 4 c. loosely packed fresh spinach; 2 Tbsp. tamari; 2 tsp Asian sesame oil; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

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4 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE
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In this substantial dish, other mushroom varieties (such as cremini and portobello) can be used instead of the shiitakes if you wish.
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Add in barley and water to medium saucepan.
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Cover and simmer over medium-low heat till tender, about 1 hour.
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In large nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
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Add in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, till browned, 7 min.
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(Add in sprinkling of water to prevent sticking if necessary.)
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Add in garlic, shiitake and white mushrooms and cook, stirring often, 3 min.
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Add in spinach and barley and cook, stirring often, till barley is heated through and spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 min.
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Season with tamari, sesame oil and cayenne pepper.
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VARIATION: Add in 8 ounce.
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diced hard tofu after adding mushrooms.

239

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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 c. pearled barley, 3 c. water or possibly vegetable stock, 1 Tbsp. canola oil, 1 c. diced onion, and more.

Yes, Barley, Shiitake And Spinach Pilaf Recipe 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!