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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste |
1/2 cup pearl barley |
2 1/2 cups water |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan, or to taste |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves |
Directions:
1. In a 3-quart microwave-safe casserole with a tight-fitting lid microwave 1 tablespoon of the butter, uncovered, at high power (100%) for 1 minute, or until it is melted, stir in the mushrooms, the garlic, and the salt, and microwave the mixture, uncovered, at high power for 5 minutes. Add the barley and the water, microwave the mixture, covered, at high power for 12 minutes, and microwave it, covered, at medium power (50%) for 25 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the barley is al dente. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits, the Parmesan, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
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