Barley-and-Mushroom Casserole

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon stick margarine
• 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
• 1 (3 1/2-ounce) package shiitake mushrooms stems removed and caps sliced
• 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 1 (1-ounce) envelope onion soup mix (such as Lipton Recipe Secrets)
• 4 cups water
• Chopped chives (optional)

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º.

Heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

Combine barley, onion soup mix, and water in a 3-quart casserole, and stir in mushroom mixture. Cover and bake at 350º for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Garnish casserole with chives, if desired.

Serving Size: about 3/4 cup