Mushroom-Barley Side Dish

Ingredients:

• 1 small leek, remove outer leaves and rinse well. Finely chop
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• cup ¾ pearl barley
• 1 2/3 cups vegetable or beef broth
• cup dry white wine
• Grated Parmesan for garnish, Salt & Pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Add oil to large nonstick skillet (that has a lid) and heat over medium heat until hot. Add chopped leek, mushrooms and garlic. Sauté until mushrooms are tender.
2. Add uncooked barley, broth, and wine; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until barley is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 – 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

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