Barley with Shiitake Mushrooms

Diet Nutritional Stats Barley with Shiitake Mushrooms
Serving Size 256 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130	Calories from Fat 7
	% Daily Value
Total Fat .8g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 603mg	25%
Total Carbohydrates 25.9g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	24%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 6.1g
Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 4% Iron 9% Calcium 3%

1. 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
2. 2 cups hot water
3. 2 green onions, sliced, green and white parts reserved separately
4. 1 carrot, chopped
5. 3 garlic cloves, minced
6. 1 cup barley
7. 3 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
8. 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Soak mushrooms in 2 cups hot water until tender. Drain mushrooms, reserving water. Trim mushroom stems and discard. Slice mushroom caps. Heat PAM spray in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions, carrot and garlic. Sauté until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and sauté 2 minutes longer. Mix in barley. Add reserved water, 3 cups broth and soy sauce. Simmer until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Transfer barley to serving dish; garnish with remaining green onion and serve.