Portabella Mushrooms With Barley

Portabella mushrooms are actually mature cremini mushrooms that have been allowed to grow to a larger size. They have a rich, meaty flavor and a firm texture, making them a popular choice for vegetarian dishes.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Portabella Mushrooms With Barley

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, European Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Portabella mushrooms
• 1 cup Pearl barley
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Clean the portabella mushrooms and remove the stems.
3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
4. Brush the mushroom caps with the olive oil mixture.
5. Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
6. Meanwhile, cook pearl barley according to package instructions.
7. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
8. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
9. Add cooked barley and vegetable broth.
10. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Remove the mushrooms from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
12. Fill each mushroom cap with the barley mixture.
13. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
14. Place the mushrooms back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
15. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.