Mushroom Barley Pilaf

I got this recipe from newly discovered blog called 28 Cooks. I love mushrooms and barley is packed with fiber, so this is the perfect recipe for me.

Ingredients:
1 cup of pearl barley
2-3 cups of water
1 box of baby portobello mushrooms. loosely chopped
1 1/2 onions, diced
2 pieces of garlic, chopped
handful of parley, chopped
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinagrette
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of lemon juice

Instructions:
- combine barley and water and simmer for about 45 minutes - 1 hour (or until the barley is soft)
- cook the garlic and onion in olive oil for a few minutes, then add the chopped mushrooms. Sautee until the mushrooms are cooked through
- Whisk together the balsamic vinagrette, lemon juice, olive oil and a dash of salt
- combine the barley and mushrooms, stir in the sauce, add the chopped parley
- stir until everything is mixed together

It's super easy and tastes good with a side salad or as a side with some grilled/roasted chicken.