Mushroom Barley Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, diced
1 teaspoon basil
1 cup barley
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped

Preparation

Heat vegetable stock in a saucepan or the microwave.
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet on low heat.
Add the onion and saute until soft (1-2 minutes). Should be slightly golden.
Add mushrooms and basil and continue cooking about 4 minutes.
Stir in barley; be sure it's well coated. Raise heat to medium and cook 5 more minutes.
Stir in hot veg. stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 25 mins until all liquid is absorbed.
Reserve some tomatoes for garnishing and mix in the remainder.
Garnish and serve!