Creamy Barley With Tomatoes and Greens

Jonny Valiant

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Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 30m Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups quick-cooking barley
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup dry white wine
8 cups torn mustard green leaves (from 1 small bunch) or spinach
2 ounces Taleggio or Brie (rind removed), cut into small pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

Directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the barley, tomatoes, wine, and 2½ cups 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, Taleggio, and ¼ cup of the Parmesan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mustard greens are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan.

By Kate Merker, February 2010

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Quick Tip

Quick-cooking barley tastes similar to pearled barley but takes less time because it has been presteamed. It can be used in most recipes that call for pearled barley.