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Barley Mushroom Casserole

Source of Recipe

Poland


List of Ingredients

1/3 C butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 C sliced mushrooms
1 C pearl barley
3 C boiling consomme
salt
pepper
2 T chopped parsley


Recipe

Saute onion in butter until just tender. Add mushrooms and saute 3 minutes. Add barley and saute 1 minute. Pour in consomme, return to a boil and season. Lower heat to low and cook, covered 1 hour. Add parsley.

Var; Add 1 T lemon juice if desired.

2. lightly saute 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms in butter before adding to casserole

3.Sprinkle the top of the casserole with 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds.

4. add 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped chives or scallions and 1/2 cup pine nuts.