Mushrooms and Barley over Greens

Makes: 4  servings
Prep:   15 mins 
Bake:   15 mins  425°F 
 
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 large portobello mushroom caps (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
  • 1 cup quick-cook barley
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1 pound frisee or chicory salad greens

Directions

1. For the dressing, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in saucepan; boil 3 minutes until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, salt, garlic and pepper. Set aside.

2. Heat oven to 425 degree F. Scrape gills from mushroom caps and discard. Arrange mushrooms smooth side up on a cookie sheet. Remove 2 tablespoons dressing to a cup and brush over tops of mushrooms. Bake 15 minutes. Cover with foil.

3. Meanwhile, cook barley according to package directions. Add the carrots during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Slice mushrooms; toss with barley and 1/4 cup of the dressing. Toss salad with remaining dressing. Divide among 4 serving plates; top with barley-and-mushroom mixture. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 4
  • Calories(kcal)300,
  • Protein(gm)9,
  • Carbohydrate(gm)44,
  • Fat, total(gm)12,
  • Saturated fat(gm)2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total(gm)8,
  • Sodium(mg)500,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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