Healthy Recipe of the Week

Savory Mushroom Barley

A simple, healthful, and delicious side dish that can be prepped and served in 20 minutes!

*Exact Savory Mushroom Barley Recipe not pictured.

 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 Carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 sprig Thyme or Rosemary
• 1/2 pound Mushrooms of any type (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
• 2 cups Cooked Barley (*may be substituted for Wheat Berries, Farro, or Wild Rice)

Directions

In a large pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Sauté the garlic, carrot, tomato paste, and thyme (or rosemary) until the tomato paste starts to darken (about 2 -3 minutes).

Add the mushrooms and soy sauce. Cook until the mushrooms start to brown (about 3 – 5 minutes). Remove and discard the thyme (or rosemary) stem. Stir in the barley (or similar alternative) and heat through (about 1 minute).

Yields: 4 servings

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (3/4 cup); 180 calories. 7g Total Fat. 1g Saturated Fat. 27g Carbohydrates. 4g Fiber. 2g Total Sugar. 0g Added Sugar. 4g Protein. 160mg Sodium.

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Reference

Chef Kate. (2021, October). The healthy cook: Simply savory. Nutrition Action.