Barley and Mushrooms with Beans

A simple and tasty vegetarian dish. Good as a meal, side dish, or wrapped in a tortilla with cheese. I always make a double batch and freeze some.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 202 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained
• ½ cup uncooked barley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute until tender.

Step 2

Mix barley and vegetable broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until barley is tender.

Step 3

Stir white beans into the barley mixture. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until beans are heated.