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!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the pearl barley under cold running water and drain well.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Stir in the rinsed barley and toast it lightly with the mushroom mixture for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable broth and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Remove the pilaf from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Fluff the pilaf with a fork, garnish with chopped parsley (if desired), and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1284.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1008.5

Total Fat 17.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1585.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.2g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 30.4g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 155.8mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2417.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.3%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 73.0%