Barley And Mushrooms With Balsamic Vinegar

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup barley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (12 ounce) packages sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

1. Bring 3 cups water and barley to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until barley is tripled in volume, 30 to 40 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onions are starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt, and saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and are well browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Mix balsamic vinegar with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl; pour into the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Cook until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the barley and cook, stirring gently, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more water if needed.

water, barley, olive oil, red onion, garlic, baby bella mushrooms, salt, balsamic vinegar, water, thyme

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/262858/barley-and-mushrooms-with-balsamic-vinegar/ (may not work)