Easy Barley and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe

Easy Barley and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe. For a vegan barley pilaf recipe that is lower in fat and cholesterol-free, simply omit the Parmesan cheese, or, you could try adding a bit of nutritional yeast instead of the cheese. If you like barley or are looking for easy barley recipes, try this simple yet delicious barley pilaf. Recipe courtesy the National Barley Foods Council.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions (scallions)
• 1/4 tsp crushed dried rosemary
• 2 tbsp grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in saucepan; add mushrooms and sautee until limp. Add barley, vegetable broth, green onion and rosemary. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over barley pilaf and serve.

Makes 4 servings of barley pilaf.

Per serving: 242 calories, 7g protein, 7g fat, 40g carbohydrate, 4mg cholesterol, 11g fiber, 790mg sodium.

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