Mixed Grain Mushroom Casserole

[Constance]

Mixed Grain Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients:
1/2 c Wild rice
1/2 ts Crushed dried oregano
1 ts Crushed dried thyme
3 1/2 c Broth
1/2 lb Mushrooms; thickly slicedl
4 tb Unsalted butter or margarine
4 Garlic cloves; chopped
1 lg Onion; thinly sliced
1/4 c Oil
1/2 c Brown rice
1/2 c Pearl barley
Salt & pepper; to taste

Instructions:
Combine grains in a mixing bowl and set aside.
Pour the oil into a 2-3 qt. casserole which is safe for both stovetop and oven cooking, and place on med. heat.
When hot , saute onion and garlic until tender and translucent, about 5-6 mins.
Add the mixed grains and saute for 1 min, stirring constantly.
Meanwhile melt butter or margarine (if using) in a separate pan on med. high heat.
When hot , add mushrooms and saute quickly, stirring frequently, until the shrooms are hot and have just absorbed the "butter" (about 1 min).
Immediately remove from heat.
Add the broth, herbs, and mushrooms to the casserole with the onions and grains, and bring to a boil.
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 F for 1 hr.

[Alix]

Mmmmmmmmmm! This looks delish! Thanks Constance.