Ingredients
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Fresh herbs (sage, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: finely chop garlic and onion, and clean and slice shiitake mushrooms.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and cook until fragrant and tender (about 3 to 4 minutes).
- Add mushrooms: Toss in shiitake mushrooms and sauté until soft and golden brown (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- Incorporate barley: Stir in pearl barley and toast for about 2 minutes before adding broth.
- Simmer: Gradually add hot vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently, allowing barley to absorb liquid (approximately 25 to 30 minutes).
- Finish with seasoning: Stir in grated Parmesan, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm: Let it sit off the heat for a few minutes before serving, garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
Try substituting dried shiitake for fresh, and use nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian