Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cremini mushrooms (about 6 ounces)
  • 2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Cook barley in a large saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Add water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Place barley in a large bowl; cool slightly.
  • While barley cooks, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, and shallots; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid evaporates, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in chopped parsley and rosemary. Cool slightly. Add mushroom mixture, Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to barley. Cover and chill.