Batch-Cooked Pearl Barley with Mushrooms

Name: Batch-Cooked Pearl Barley with Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g Pearl barley; 400 g mushrooms; 150 g onion; 10 g garlic; 800 ml vegetable broth; 30 ml olive oil; 5 g thyme; 6 g salt; 2 g pepper

Hearty pearl barley cooked with mushrooms and herbs. A filling and flavorful side dish perfect for meal prepping.

Total: 1 h 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 285
Protein: 7 g
Fat: 8 g
Carbs: 46 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Pearl barley200 g
mushrooms400 g
onion150 g
garlic10 g
vegetable broth800 ml
olive oil30 ml
thyme5 g
salt6 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and brown.
Stir in pearl barley, thyme, salt, and pepper, coating the grains in the oil.
Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 45 minutes until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.