BARLEY, SHIITAKE, AND SPINACH PILAF

Barley, Shiitake, and Spinach Pilaf image

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories Spinach

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 280.7, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 9.3