Why You Really Must Make This Barley Pilaf With Mushrooms
If you’re looking for a fantastic side dish that’s also exceptionally easy to make, you’ve come to the right place. This Barley Pilaf With Mushrooms is truly one of those side dishes that you just can’t get enough of. I could honestly eat it as a main dish, and you’ll probably want to as well after trying some! I used to make a similar dish almost 30 years ago. Why I stopped making it, I don’t know, but I’m glad I have a pressure cooker for this dish because it sure cuts down the time, the babysitting, the cooking water frothing all over the stove while I forgot about it—did I mention that I’m easily distracted? This recipe seriously takes maybe 5-10 minutes on your part and the Instant Pot does the rest. It’s a great vegetarian side dish to make when you’ve got a main dish you’ve got to babysit or for those days that you just want something quick and easy that still tastes so good. It also makes a fantastic vegetarian side dish, though I’m sure you’d enjoy it immensely even if you don’t live a vegetarian lifestyle.
Is Pearled Barley Healthy?
Pearled Barly actually has many health benefits. Though it is fairly high in carbs, they’re carbs that are rich in fiber, which have myriad health benefits such as improving heart health, and lowering the risk of diabetes. It’s also a great source of calcium and protein, which is especially beneficial for those on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Keep in mind though, that barley is NOT gluten-free. It contains about 8% gluten, so it should not be consumed by those trying to avoid gluten.
What Type of Barley Do I need for this Recipe?
This can get very confusing. I used pearled barley for this.
The least processed version is whole-grain barley. The inedible outer shell has been removed, and nutrient loss is minimal. Next up is pearled barley. The shell has been removed and it has been polished. You’ve lost a little in the way of nutrients, but it’s easier to cook. This is the barley that I used for this Instant Pot Barley recipe.Instant Barley takes minutes to cook and can be done easily on the stovetop. I wanted something a little less processed, and with a slightly longer cook time, so that it would take on the flavors of the mushrooms and onions. So that’s what I used.
How To Make Barley Pilaf With Mushrooms
Tips And Tricks For Making Barley Pilaf With Mushrooms
This dish is great eaten hot as a side dish with vegetables, or cold, as a salad. You can also mix it with chopped cucumbers, onions and tomatoes as a cold salad.This dish freezes very well, so do yourself a favor and make some extra so you can enjoy later with even less effort required!To make this dish completely vegan-friendly, simply use olive oil in place of the butter.I used to make this with a little red wine added to the broth, and that made for a lovely version. It colors the barley ever so slightly, and it’s quite pretty. Use a medium pearled barley like this one for this recipe. Alternatively, find barley that takes 45-50 minutes to cook on the stovetop and use that. Do not add other vegetables to this as they will not stand up to the long cook times. Mushrooms hold their shape over long cooking periods, so they’re a good thing to add.
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This dish is great eaten hot as a side dish with vegetables, or cold, as a salad. You can also mix it with chopped cucumbers, onions and tomatoes as a cold salad. This dish freezes very well, so do yourself a favor and make some extra so you can enjoy later with even less effort required! To make this dish completely vegan-friendly, simply use olive oil in place of the butter. I used to make this with a little red wine added to the broth, and that made for a lovely version. It colors the barley ever so slightly, and it’s quite pretty. Use a medium pearled barley like this one for this recipe. Alternatively, find barley that takes 45-50 minutes to cook on the stovetop and use that. Do not add other vegetables to this as they will not stand up to the long cook times. Mushrooms hold their shape over long cooking periods, so they’re a good thing to add.
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