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.