PointsPlus Barley With Mushrooms And Onions Recipe

Name: PointsPlus Barley With Mushrooms And Onions Recipe
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2/3 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup finely chopped spanish onion; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, shredded; 3 cup vegetable or mushroom broth; 1 cup barley; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

WeightWatchers.com|Feb. 7, 2012 6:31 pm EST

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Barley, in a way, is the often overlooked grain. With a satisfying chewiness and a neutral flavor, this is a grain that will take on the flavor of neighboring ingredients just as well as rice. Here, mushrooms and onions lend a savory element to this easy-to-make side dish.

Servings

6

Ingredients

cooking spray
2/3 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped spanish onion
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, shredded
3 cup vegetable or mushroom broth
1 cup barley
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

Coat a heavy saucepan with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms release their moisture, stirring a few times, about 5 minutes.
Add the broth, barley, and salt and bring to a boil. Partially cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the barley is tender, stirring occasionally, about 60-75 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.