Pearl barley with pumpkin and mushrooms

4 servings

30 minutes

Barley with pumpkin and mushrooms is a dish that combines rustic simplicity and rich flavors. This traditional Belarusian treat features barley, known for its nutritional value, as the base of a soft and aromatic dish. Tender pumpkin adds sweet notes while mushrooms provide a rich, earthy taste. The addition of sautéed onions and garlic fills the dish with the warmth of home cooking, while grated cheese and butter complete the composition, making it especially silky. This dish is perfect as a warming autumn lunch or nutritious side dish. With its rich flavor profile, it easily pairs with various meat and vegetable accompaniments and is also great for a vegetarian diet. A true gastronomic delight for lovers of hearty and fragrant food!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 534.2
• Proteins: 17.2g
• Fats: 24.9g
• Carbohydrates: 76.9g

Ingredients

• Pearl barley: 300 g
• Pumpkin: 200 g
• Mushrooms: 400 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Grated cheese: 50 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Butter: 50 g
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Chicken broth: 0.5 l

Cooking steps

1. Soak the pearl barley overnight. Sauté the mushrooms beforehand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pearl barley: 300 g
   • Mushrooms: 400 g

2. Dice the onion and finely chop the garlic. Sauté the onion with garlic in vegetable and butter until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Butter: 50 g

3. Add pearl barley and simmer for 5-7 minutes, adding broth in small portions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pearl barley: 300 g
   • Chicken broth: 0.5 l

4. Add the pre-chopped pumpkin to the pan and sauté for another 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 200 g

5. Then add the fried mushrooms and mix. Add the grated cheese and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mushrooms: 400 g
   • Grated cheese: 50 g

6. Turn off the oven and add butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g