Barley, Shiitake, and Spinach Pilaf

Ingredients
1 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 cup diced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
2 cups spinach ( or kale) leaves, loosely packed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
Cook barley 1 cup of dry to 3 cups stock
Pre-Heat  large skillet- Add both types of oil and saute the onions, stirring occasionally, until brown (about 5-7 minutes).
Add garlic and mushrooms; saute for approximately 3 minutes.
Add spinach, cooked barley, and sesame seeds; saute for 5 minutes, or until barley is heated through. Season with tamari and cayenne.

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