2 portabella mushrooms, cleaned and chopped into small cubes
1 medium shallot sliced (or diced onion to subsitute)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or rosemary)
1/4 cup dry sherry or chicken broth
1 cup cooked barley
1/4 cup grated fresh parmasan cheese
Note: Have ready cooked pearl barley or cook according to package and set aside.
Steps:
In a skillet over medium-high, heat olive oil. Add the shallots and saute 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Add mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme and garlic. Saute until 5-6 minutes until lightly browned as well. Stir in dry sherry or broth along with the cooked barley and cook about 1 minute until the liquid evaporates, stiring while the barley melds with the mushrooms.
Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese. Serve immediately.