Mixed Grain Mushroom Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup wild rice
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1/4 cup oil (or less)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 lb mushroom, thickly sliced
• 3 1/2 cups broth
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• salt & pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 combine grains in a mixing bowl and set aside.
• 2 pour the oil into a 2 to 3 quart casserole which is safe for both stovetop and oven cooking, and place on medium heat.
• 3 when hot, saute onion and garlic until tender and translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• 4 add the mixed grains and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• 5 meanwhile melt butter or margarine (if using) in a separate pan on medium high heat.
• 6 when hot, add mushrooms and saute quickly, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are hot and have just absorbed the"butter" (about 1 minute).
• 7 immediately remove from heat.
• 8 add the broth, herbs, and mushrooms to the casserole with the onions and grains, and bring to a boil.
• 9 season with salt and pepper to taste, cover tightly (use aluminum foil between pot and cover if necessary for a good seal), and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.