004: Mushroom Barley

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, finely chopped

1 Tbs. tomato paste

1/2 lb mushrooms (any kind), chopped

1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 cups cooked barley, wheat berries, or brown or wild rice

Instructions

1. In a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Saute the garlic, carrot, tomato paste, and thyme until the tomato paste starts to darken, 2-3 minutes.

2. Add the mushrooms and soy sauce. Cook until the mushrooms start to brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme stem. Stir in the barley and heat through, about 1 minute.