BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Barley and Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar image

This is a wonderful, whole-grain barley side dish. Great with grilled meat or as a meal on its own.

Provided by Dawn

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup barley
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup diced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (12 ounce) packages sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 pinch salt
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Bring 3 cups water and barley to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until barley is tripled in volume, 30 to 40 minutes.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onions are starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt, and saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and are well browned, about 5 minutes.
Mix balsamic vinegar with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl; pour into the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Cook until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the barley and cook, stirring gently, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 119.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g