Oyster Mushroom and Barley Risotto

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 6  cups water
• 2⁄3 brown basmati rice or 2⁄3  white basmati rice
• 2⁄3 cup pearl barley
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  lb  oyster mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

1. Bring water to boil in large saucepan.
2. Add rice and barley and return to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally (about 45 minutes).
4. Heat olive oil in a large fry pan on medium heat.
5. Add mushrooms and saute until almost tender, 8-10 minutes.
6. Add the barley rice mixture to the mushrooms and stir.
7. Add in broth, cheese and pepper.
8. Stir until cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.