barley risotto

Submitted by chia2160

"this is a great way to use up extra veggies, and a nice change from rice. serve with a roast, or as part of a vegetarian meal. it's also easily doubled"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 1⁄2 cups barley
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup fresh diced tomato
• 1 cup peas
• salt and pepper
• grated romano cheese

directions

1. in olive oil, saute onion and garlic until softened.
2. add mushrooms, cook until browning.
3. add barley and cook for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
4. add white wine, add 3 c stock, tomato, salt& pepper.
5. bring to boil, cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. add peas and some additional broth if needed, simmer an additional 10-15 minutes stir in cheese, and more salt& pepper if needed.

Reviews

[Barb G.]

Oh My gosh , This is really good Risotto, We love barley but had never had it fixed this way. It does make a lot for two or three people. Will have a good lunch. Recipe is a Keeper, thank you Chia.

 

[HeatherFeather]

I enjoyed the varying tastes and textures in this. This was also the first time I have eaten barley as a main ingredient-usually I have used it as a complement to soups and stews. This was a nice change and was quite enjoyable. Thanks!

 

[David H.]

This recipe is flawless. I've made this a coup times now and it impresses everytime. I sometimes sub a few ingredients but it's always on point and very easy to remember. Thank you. Making it as I type.

 

[fourtywater]

Just made it. Fabulous recipe and better than I had at most restaurants. To solve the non creminess I added fresh shredded parmesean and splahses of chicken stock. However there are way too many peas in this recipe. I kinda knew that because there is almost equal peas to barley. It tasted so much like peas it actually took away the true flavor. Next time I will use only 1/4 cup or none at all.

 

[limeleaf]

Absolutely loved this recipe. Easy to make, inexpensive, adaptable, and excellent! I only made half the recipe since it makes a lot.