Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. pearl barley
  • 1/2 tbsp. dry basil
  • 3 c. chicken stock
  • 1/4 c. minced parsley
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat the butter in a 2 qt stove top covered casserole.
  • Add in the garlic and onion; saute/fry over low heat till onion is translucent/soft (about 5 min).
  • Add in mushrooms and saute/fry over moderate heat till mushrooms are golden brown (about 5 min).
  • Add in barley and basil to mushroom mix.
  • Toss lightly then pour in chicken stock.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slowly bring casserole to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cover casserole and bake in oven till barley is tender about 45-50 min.
  • Add in parsley, toss gently.
  • Serves warm.