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Herby Barley Salad With Butter-Basted Mushroom

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Herby Barley Salad With Butter-Basted Mushroom

Herby

As much as my body-loves a kale salad, there is nothing yummier than a hearty, filling grain salad like this herby mushroom version. Gluten free? Just switch out barley for brown rice.

Recipe via Bon Appetite

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 8

  • 1 cup hulled, hull-less, or pearl barley
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced into rings
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (such as maitake, chanterelle, and/or oyster), torn or cut into large pieces
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ounces Parmesan, shaved, plus more for serving

Preparation

  • Cook barley in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender, 50–60 minutes for hulled or hull-less, 20–30 minutes for pearl. Drain; spread out on a baking sheet and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook shallots in vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling pan occasionally to keep shallots from burning, until golden brown, 5–7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shallots to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Let cool. Set shallot cooking oil aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until just beginning to smoke. Arrange mushrooms in skillet in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until undersides are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper, toss, and continue to cook, tossing often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until golden brown all over, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add thyme sprigs, garlic, and butter to skillet. Tip skillet toward you so butter pools at edge and use a spoon to baste mushrooms with foaming butter; cook until butter smells nutty. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to a small bowl, leaving thyme and garlic behind.
  • Toss cooled barley, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, 1½ oz. Parmesan, and 2 Tbsp. reserved shallot oil in a large bowl to combine; season with salt and pepper. Add mushrooms; toss again to combine.
  • Just before serving, top with fried shallots and more shaved Parmesan.
    Do Ahead: Barley can be cooked 1 day ahead. Let cool; store airtight and chill. Dish can be made 3 hours ahead; store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
Cooking with Campbell’s

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Cooking with Campbell’s

As a vegetarian, it always proves a challenge to find something quick and easy to make that isn’t full of meat or unnatural ingredients. Thank goodness for Campbell’s Healthy Request Soups! With not a preservative in site, these are good soups that are good for you. Bonus – each recipe only contains 480 mg of sodium.

I’m a big fan of the Curried Cauliflower Lentil – for those who are gluten intolerant it’s the perfect option for something healthy and delicious.

When I’ve got a little more time to whip up something tasty, this vegetarian couscous is my go-to. Even better – it stores well for midnight snacking or later lunches.

Vegetarian Couscous

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 cup (250 mL) onion, diced
1 cup (250 mL) bell pepper (any colour), diced
1 cup (250 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup (250 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup (250 mL) dried fruits and nuts (cranberry, raisins, chopped apricots, cashews, peanuts)
1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL) Greek seasoning
2 cups (500 mL) couscous
3 cups (750 mL) CAMPBELL’S® Ready to Use Vegetable Broth
1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a sauce pan. Add onions and peppers and sauté for 4 minutes or until the vegetables have softened and browned.

2. Add garlic, chickpeas, red kidney beans, dried fruits & nuts and Greek seasoning to pan and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.

3. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat.

4. Add couscous, cover and turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.

5. After 10 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork; add cherry tomatoes and parsley then stir to combine.

6. Enjoy!