Barley With Shiitakes and Spinach

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Serve this quick and easy dish with beef or chicken to create an appetizing entrée."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 8 cups shiitake mushroom caps (about 1 1/4 lb.)
• 3⁄4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 (10 ounce) can beef consomme
• 8 cups spinach, torn
• 3 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, rosemary and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
2. Add mushrooms sauté for 6 minutes, or until tender.
3. Stir in barley, 1/3 cup water and consommé; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the barley is tender.
4. Add spinach, cheese, and pepper; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.

Reviews

[PansiesForThoughts]

I used some red wine to deglaze the pan, and this turned out AMAZING!