005: Mushroom Barley
Made by Vicky Lewis - Member of the 60 Day Plant-Based Challenge

Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4
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.

