Preparation:
Adjust rack to center of oven and preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray
bottom and sides of 1
quart casserole with Pam. Set aside. In a 10" skillet, heat margarine over
Medium heat. Add
shallots and saute, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until lightly
golden, about 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms and saute,stirring constantly, just until they begin to
exude their juices, about 1
minute. Add barley and stir until opaque and well coated with mushroom
mixture, about 30
seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon barley mixture into greased
casserole and spread
evenly with the back of a spoon. Pour heated broth over barley mixture.
Cover casserole and
cook in preheated oven until barley is tender and all the liquid is
competely absorbed, about 45-50
minutes. Garnsih with minced parsley and serve immediately. |
