Baked Barley with Shiitake Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions

Vegetarian
Health score
10%
Baked Barley with Shiitake Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions
45 min.
6
292kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of our Baked Barley with Shiitake Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions, a vegetarian side dish that is sure to impress at your next gathering. This recipe combines the earthy richness of shiitake mushrooms with the sweet, caramelized goodness of onions, creating a harmonious blend that elevates the humble barley to new heights. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this dish to accompany your favorite main courses or serve it as a hearty standalone option.

Each serving is packed with flavor and nutrition, boasting only 292 calories, making it a guilt-free addition to your meal. The combination of sautéed mushrooms, tender barley, and aromatic herbs creates a comforting dish that is both satisfying and wholesome. The low-sodium soy sauce adds a touch of umami, while the thyme infuses the dish with a fragrant note that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or even as a meal prep option for the week ahead, this Baked Barley dish is versatile and easy to make. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, you’ll find joy in preparing this delicious recipe. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a bowl of warm, savory goodness that celebrates the beauty of vegetarian cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons butter 
  • ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 0.1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
  • 4.5 cups onion chopped ( 3 medium)
  • 1.5 cups quick-cooking barley uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces mushroom caps sliced
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • cups vegetable stock 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sugar; cover and cook 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  3. Add mushrooms; cook 10 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
  4. Add barley; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  6. Preheat oven to 35
  7. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  8. Pour broth over barley mixture; cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until barley is tender.
  9. Let stand 10 minutes.
  10. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories292kcal
Protein11.41%
Fat14.2%
Carbs74.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.02
Glycemic Load
4.68
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
16.146956491729%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
6.01mg
Kaempferol
0.78mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
24.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.85kcal
14.59%
Fat:4.83g
7.43%
Saturated Fat:2.6g
16.22%
Carbohydrates:56.91g
18.97%
Net Carbohydrates:45.65g
16.6%
Sugar:9.24g
10.27%
Cholesterol:10.03mg
3.34%
Sodium:864.43mg
37.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.73g
17.45%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.33%
Fiber:11.26g
45.03%
Selenium:25.63µg
36.61%
Vitamin B3:5.48mg
27.38%
Phosphorus:229.93mg
22.99%
Copper:0.45mg
22.42%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.69%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.63%
Potassium:577.15mg
16.49%
Magnesium:65.01mg
16.25%
Vitamin B5:1.51mg
15.07%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.82%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.72%
Folate:47.83µg
11.96%
Vitamin C:9.78mg
11.86%
Iron:1.94mg
10.79%
Vitamin A:464.97IU
9.3%
Calcium:46.88mg
4.69%
Vitamin K:2.4µg
2.29%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.57%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.07%
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