Quick Mushroom Barley Pilaf Ww
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and wholesome Quick Mushroom Barley Pilaf, a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying! With tender pearl barley simmered in savory low-sodium vegetable broth and paired with earthy baby bella mushrooms, sweet sautéed onions, and fragrant garlic, this dish is bursting with comforting, umami-rich flavors. A sprinkle of fresh thyme and black pepper adds a subtle aromatic touch, while optional parsley garnish brings a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal prep work, this one-pot recipe is perfect for busy nights and makes for a versatile vegetarian side or light main dish. Enjoy a filling, fiber-packed pilaf that’s big on taste and easy on your schedule!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pearl barley
- 2.5 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the pearl barley under cold running water and drain well.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms and sprinkle in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and soften.
Stir in the rinsed barley and toast it lightly with the mushroom mixture for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for 25 minutes or until the barley is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Remove the pilaf from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the pilaf with a fork, garnish with chopped parsley (if desired), and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.2 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2417 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
