Barley And Mushrooms With Balsamic Vinegar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup barley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (12 ounce) packages sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Bring 3 cups water and barley to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until barley is tripled in volume, 30 to 40 minutes.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onions are starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt, and saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and are well browned, about 5 minutes.
Mix balsamic vinegar with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl; pour into the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Cook until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the barley and cook, stirring gently, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more water if needed.