Creamy Barley With Tomatoes and Greens

Name: Creamy Barley With Tomatoes and Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups quick-cooking barley; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 1/2 cups water; 8 cups torn mustard, green leaves (may sub spinach); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounces)

Submitted by januarybride

"A vegetarian main dish (all in one meal) that is fast and fabulous. . .reminds me of risotto. . .definitely a comfort food! The original recipe called for 2 ounces taleggio cheese (stirred in at the end) but it is totally not necessary! So good! Recipe from Real Simple Magazine, Feb 2010."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups quick-cooking barley
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup dry white wine
2 ¹⁄₂ cups water
8 cups torn mustard, green leaves (may sub spinach)
¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounces)

directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the barley, tomatoes, wine, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Add the mustard greens until the greens are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan.