Barley and Mushrooms

I serve this with baked chicken, particularly when we want a change from rice dishes.Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup medium pearl barley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
- In a saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add
- water, bouillon, salt and pepper; mix well. bring to a boil. Add
- barley and parsley. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and
- bake at 350° for 80-90 minutes or until the barley is tender.
- Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 166 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 561 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 4 g protein.