Barley, Shiitake, and Spinach Pilaf
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Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 cups water or 3 cups stock
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups spinach leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
Directions
- Add the barley and water to a medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for approximately 1 hour.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add both types of oil and saute the onions, stirring occasionally, until brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and mushrooms; saute for approximately 3 minutes.
- Add spinach, cooked barley, and sesame seeds; saute for 5 minutes, or until barley is heated through.
- Season with tamari and cayenne.
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