Pheasant with Pearl Barley, Mushrooms, and Tarragon
This simmered dish pairs pheasant breast fillet with pearl barley, chestnut mushrooms, sliced and tarragon, chopped. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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158g pheasant breast fillet210 kcal
61g pearl barley (dry)216 kcal
149g chestnut mushrooms, sliced33 kcal
53g shallot, finely chopped38 kcal
158g chicken stock9 kcal
9g Dijon mustard6 kcal
4g tarragon, chopped11 kcal
9g butter65 kcal
7g olive oil62 kcal
2g salt0 kcal
1g black pepper2 kcal
Cooking instructions
pearl barley (dry)
Bring a small pan of water to a boil. Add the pearl barley and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender; drain well.
pearl barley (dry)chestnut mushroomsshallot
While the barley cooks, slice the mushrooms and finely chop the shallot.
chestnut mushroomsshallotbutterolive oil
Heat the butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook 2 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook 5-6 minutes until browned.
pheasant breast filletchestnut mushrooms
Season the pheasant. Push the mushrooms to one side, add the pheasant breast and sear 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through (or to your preference).
pearl barley (dry)chicken stockDijon mustardtarragonsaltblack pepper
Stir the cooked barley into the pan with the stock, Dijon mustard, and tarragon. Simmer 2-3 minutes until glossy. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
pheasant breast filletpearl barley (dry)chestnut mushrooms
Slice the pheasant and serve over the creamy barley and mushrooms.
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