Fresh Herbed Barley Pilaf

• 1 -2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onions or 1 small shallot, diced
• 1 small leek, thinly sliced into half-moons
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh herb (such as thyme or sage)
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh parsley, and or 1 -2 teaspoon fresh chives
• 2 cups cooked barley (hulled)

1. Heat a saucepan until a few drops of water will dance on it.
2. Add mushrooms and dry-saute until they have released most of their juices, about 6 minutes.
3. Add oil, onion or shallot, leek and herbs; saute until tender and beginning to brown.
4. Stir in cooked barley and toss together until heated through and flavors are blended.
5. Optional additions: dried fruit such as cranberries, currants, or cherries; sliced or crushed nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts.

mushrooms, olive oil, onions, moons, fresh herb, fresh parsley, barley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-herbed-barley-pilaf-341009 (may not work)