Farfel and Mushrooms

By suefeuer

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pound mushrooms, Portobello or domestic, diced
• 1 pound box Osem Whole Wheat Farfel
• 5 cups hot water (tap water OK)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat half the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook on a medium flame, stirring occasionally, until nice and dark. Transfer to a bowl. Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet, and sauté the mushrooms until all liquids evaporate. Transfer to another bowl. In the same skillet, stir the farfel with 2 wooden spoons for about 2 minutes on a medium flame until fragrant. Add the water and seasonings, stirring to combine. Cover and cook 5 more minutes. Stir in the reserved onions and mushrooms. Will make 8 ample servings.