Mushroom Barley Casserole

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 medium onions diced
• 4 1/2 cups(12 ounces) sliced Oyster mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups barley
• ¾ teaspoons dried Thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste
• 4 cups boiling low sodium chicken broth

Directions:

• Preheat Oven to 350 F.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add al the ingredients except the stock. Saute stirring frequently, until mushrooms begin to brown about 10 minutes.
• Scrape the mixture into a deep 2 quart baking dish and pour in the broth.  Cover tightly and bake for up to 60 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. The barley should have a slightly crunchy texture. If to hard, add some boiling water and cook 10 minutes more.