Barley, Shiitake, And Spinach Pilaf

• 1 cup pearl barley
• 3 cups water or 3 cups stock
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups spinach leaves, loosely packed
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste

1. Add the barley and water to a medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for approximately 1 hour.
2. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add both types of oil and saute the onions, stirring occasionally, until brown (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Add garlic and mushrooms; saute for approximately 3 minutes.
4. Add spinach, cooked barley, and sesame seeds; saute for 5 minutes, or until barley is heated through.
5. Season with tamari and cayenne.

pearl barley, water, vegetable oil, dark sesame oil, onion, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, spinach leaves, sesame seeds, soy sauce, cayenne

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/barley-shiitake-and-spinach-pilaf-176276 (may not work)