Barley Mushrooms Not Gluten Free Recipe

This comforting and flavorful barley and mushroom recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal! A Weight Watchers Core recipe (2 points per 1/2 cup serving on the Flex Plan), easily adaptable for vegans using vegetable broth. Enjoy the satisfying texture of barley and earthy mushrooms simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Note: This recipe is NOT gluten-free due to the barley.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 116.8 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 2.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Barley Mushrooms Not Gluten Free

  1. Cut 8 oz cremini mushrooms into quarters.
  2. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and sauté mushrooms over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Chop 1 medium onion coarsely. Add to the same skillet (no need to clean) and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add 1 cup pearl barley to the skillet and lightly brown over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. Bring 4 cups of broth (chicken or vegetable) to a boil in a saucepan.
  6. Transfer the boiling broth to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  7. Add the sautéed mushrooms, onion, and browned barley to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Cook on low for 1-2 hours, or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  10. Serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

1g

Carbs

6g

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