Best 10 Barley With Mushrooms Scotland Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Scotland with a traditional dish that embodies the region's rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Barley with Mushrooms, also known as Barley Bree, is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal that showcases the best of Scottish produce. Barley, a staple grain in Scotland, is simmered in a flavorful broth infused with the earthy notes of mushrooms, creating a delectable and nutritious dish. This versatile recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic barley dish, featuring three variations that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. From a traditional meat-based version to a vegetarian delight and a vegan alternative, each recipe promises a unique yet equally satisfying experience.

1. **Traditional Barley with Mushrooms (Meat-Based Recipe)**: This classic recipe forms the foundation of the dish, featuring succulent lamb or beef chunks that lend a rich, savory flavor to the barley and mushrooms. The addition of aromatic herbs and vegetables elevates the dish, creating a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a chilly evening.

2. **Vegetarian Barley with Mushrooms**: For those seeking a meat-free option, this vegetarian variation offers a delightful symphony of flavors. Tender mushrooms take center stage, complemented by a medley of colorful vegetables that add a vibrant touch to the dish. The use of vegetable broth ensures a rich and flavorful base that is both satisfying and nutritious.

3. **Vegan Barley with Mushrooms**: Embracing the principles of vegan cuisine, this recipe showcases the versatility of barley and mushrooms in a plant-based delight. Hearty mushrooms are paired with a savory vegetable broth, creating a deeply flavorful dish that is both nourishing and satisfying. The addition of herbs and spices imparts a delightful aroma and complexity, making this vegan version a true culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP RECIPE



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Hearty mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and tender pearl barley make up this simple and satisfying mushroom barley soup. As comforting as your favorite deli's barley soup, but with even more flavor and a subtle smoky finish! Vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly.

Provided by Suzy

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
16 oz baby bella mushrooms, cleaned well and halved or sliced
Kosher salt
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
8 oz white mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
½ cup canned crushed tomatoes
Black pepper
1 tsp coriander
½ tsp to ¾ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
6 cups low-sodium broth (vegetable broth or beef broth)
1 cup pearl barley rinsed
½ cup packed chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch Oven, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add baby bell mushrooms and cook until mushrooms soften and gain some color (about 5 minutes or so). Remove from the pot and set aside for now.
  • In the same pot, add a little more extra virgin olive oil. Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and chopped white mushrooms. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Now, add crushed tomatoes and spices (coriander, smoked paprika, cumin). Cook for 3 minutes or so, tossing regularly.
  • Add broth and pearl barley. Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes, then turn heat down. Cover and let simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes or until the barley is tender and cooked through.
  • Add the cooked bella mushrooms back to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes or so until mushrooms are well warmed through.
  • Finish with fresh parsley. Transfer to serving bowls and enjoy!

MUSHROOM BARLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 2 sliced onions in 2 tablespoons olive oil until caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Saute 3/4 pound sliced cremini mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter. Cook 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley in chicken broth as the label directs, then toss with the mushrooms, onions, some dill and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams

BARLEY PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS



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This Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms is so delectably savory that you'll wonder why you've never made it before! It's the perfect side dish for most everything!

Provided by URVASHI PITRE

Categories     Main Courses

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons Olive Oil, or Butter
2 cups Mushrooms, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Pearled Barley, medium
1 cup water
Red Wine Vinegar, or lemon juice
1/4 cup Chopped Parsley

Steps:

  • Turn the Instant Pot on SAUTE HIGH. Add butter and when the butter melts, add onions and stir for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and stir to coat with the butter.
  • Add salt, pepper, barley, and water.
  • Press CANCEL to turn off Sauté. Press PRESSURE COOK and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes.
  • Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
  • Stir in red wine vinegar and parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 6 Servings, Sodium 396 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar

TOASTED BARLEY WITH MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup pearled barley
1 strip fresh lemon zest
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves, for garnish
1 small yellow onion, diced
8 ounces any combination of cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms (about 4 cups)
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan (about 3/4 ounce)
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan. Add the barley and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the barley smells toasty, about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Add the lemon zest, 3 sprigs thyme, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. When most of the water is absorbed, add the chopped parsley.
  • 3. Remove the stems of shiitake mushrooms and discard. Slice the mushrooms into 1/4-inch wide strips. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the remaining 3 sprigs thyme and continue to cook until brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 4. Spoon the barley into warm bowls and top with the mushrooms. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top. Garnish with parsley leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 7.5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 13 grams

WALKERS' WILD MUSHROOM, BACON & BARLEY BROTH



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This is the perfect welcome-home warmer after a cold country walk, simply add some crusty bread

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

200g pack bacon lardons or rashers
2 onions
4 medium carrots
3 celery sticks
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 sprig rosemary and thyme
30g pack dried porcini or dried mixed wild mushrooms
1 glass white wine
1 ½l chicken stock
175g pearl barley , well rinsed
1 small head spring greens or chunk of Savoy cabbage
parmesan or any strong hard cheese, grated, to serve

Steps:

  • Put a large saucepan over a medium heat. Sizzle the lardons or bacon for 10 mins until golden, stirring now and then. While they cook, chop the onions, carrots and celery into smallish pieces. When the bacon is ready, stir in the veg, garlic and herbs, cover and gently cook for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, put the mushrooms into a jug, then fill up to the 600ml mark with boiling water. Leave to soak for 10 mins.
  • Lift the mushrooms out of their juice with a slotted spoon and roughly chop. Turn up the heat under the pan, add the mushrooms, fry for 1 min, then pour in the wine. Let it evaporate right down, then pour the liquid from the mushroom jug into the pan, avoiding the last drops, as they can be gritty. Add the stock and barley. Simmer for 40 mins until the barley is tender. Lift out the thyme and rosemary stalks. Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to 1 month. If you make ahead, the soup will need loosening with a little more stock as the barley will thicken it over time.
  • When ready to serve, finely shred the greens and simmer in the soup for 5 mins until tender. Season to taste, then serve with cheese for sprinkling over the top, crusty bread and buttter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.75 milligram of sodium

BARLEY CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS



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Serve this barley casserole with beef, chicken, or fish instead of rice or potatoes. It's simple to put together and bakes in the oven along with the beef, chicken, or fish. Saves time and energy when you can bake two or more dishes at the same time.

Provided by PJ's kitchen

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup diced celery
3 cups barley
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can chopped mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a covered casserole dish with butter.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add barley and cook until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth and mushrooms into the prepared casserole dish. Spoon in barley mixture and blend well.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 12.7 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 479.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HERBY BARLEY SALAD WITH BUTTER-BASTED MUSHROOMS



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Any chewy grain, such as wheat berries, farro, or even brown rice, can replace the barley.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Herb     Barley     Vegetarian     Thanksgiving     Side     Kid-Friendly     Quick and Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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, 1 1/2 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.

MUSHROOM BARLEY CASSEROLE



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A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. My family enjoys it with meat dishes as a substitute for potatoes. It's great to take to a potluck for a dish to pass, but be prepared to also pass along the recipe! -Melba Cleveland, Groveland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup medium pearl barley
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3 to 3-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute barley and onion in butter for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in the mushrooms, almonds, soup mix and parsley. Add 3 cups broth. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until barley is tender, adding more broth if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS



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I serve this with baked chicken, particularly when we want a change from rice dishes.-Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

BLACK BARLEY WITH MUSHROOM BROTH



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Buy good grains and always soak them. They'll cook more quickly and evenly when hydrated, and the soaking liquid can be used in finished dishes.

Provided by Jeremy Fox

Categories     Bon Appétit     Soup/Stew     Barley     Mushroom     Healthy     Kid-Friendly     Vegetarian     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup black barley
12 crimini or white button mushrooms, stems and caps separated
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
4 large eggs
1 small red or watermelon radish, trimmed, thinly sliced
1/4 cup kimchi, thinly sliced
Small cilantro sprigs and olive oil (for serving)

Steps:

  • Place barley in a medium bowl and add 3 cups cold water to cover. Cover and chill at least 12 hours.
  • Drain barley, reserving soaking liquid. Bring barley, mushroom stems, bay leaves, and 5 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 1 Tbsp. salt, then reduce heat and simmer very gently, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender and liquid is almost completely evaporated, 80-90 minutes. Drain and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet to cool. Pluck out mushroom stems and bay leaves and discard.
  • While the barley is cooking, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and gently lower eggs into boiling water. Cook 6 minutes; transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water with a slotted spoon and let cool. Carefully peel; set aside.
  • Thinly slice mushroom caps and place half in a medium saucepan with reserved barley soaking liquid. Bring to a boil, then simmer until soaking liquid has taken on mushroom flavor, 10-12 minutes. Season with salt. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl.
  • Divide barley among bowls. Top with radish and remaining sliced mushrooms. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and tuck into barley, yolk sides up. Nestle kimchi next to eggs. Pour mushroom broth over, dividing evenly. Garnish with cilantro and drizzle with oil.
  • Do Ahead
  • Barley can be soaked 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Tips:

  • Use pearl barley: Pearl barley is the most common type of barley used in cooking. It has a chewy texture and nutty flavor.
  • Rinse the barley: Rinsing the barley before cooking removes any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the barley in broth: Cooking the barley in broth adds flavor and nutrients.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery add flavor and texture to the barley.
  • Use dried mushrooms: Dried mushrooms have a more intense flavor than fresh mushrooms. Soak them in hot water before using.
  • Season the barley: Season the barley with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the barley: Barley can be served as a main course or a side dish. It can also be used in soups and stews.

Conclusion:

Barley with mushrooms is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and nutritious barley with mushrooms dish that your family and friends will love.

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