Asparagus Barley Risotto
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
6 cups chicken broth2-4TB extra virgin olive oil1 onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1.5 cups pearled barley1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheesesalt & pepper to taste
Warm chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat.
In a large saute pan, heat 1-2 TB oil over med-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add barley and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2-3 minutes. Add the warmed broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally after each addition, and waiting until it is absorbed before adding more.
Meanwhile, in another saute pan, heat 1-2 TB oil over medium heat. Saute asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Once the broth is completely absorbed into the risotto, add the asparagus, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Makes about 6 cups, or about 12 half-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STRINGI719.
In a large saute pan, heat 1-2 TB oil over med-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add barley and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2-3 minutes. Add the warmed broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally after each addition, and waiting until it is absorbed before adding more.
Meanwhile, in another saute pan, heat 1-2 TB oil over medium heat. Saute asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Once the broth is completely absorbed into the risotto, add the asparagus, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Makes about 6 cups, or about 12 half-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STRINGI719.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 151.1
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
- Sodium: 404.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
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