Pearl Barley Risotto w/Scallions, Asparagus & Peas
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 277.5
- Total Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 97.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.0 g
- Protein: 10.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Pearl Barley Risotto w/Scallions, Asparagus & Peas calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is from the Clean Eating magazine.This is good as a side or main dish. This is from the Clean Eating magazine.
This is good as a side or main dish.
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil, divided
6 medium scallions, thinly sliced
2 medium shallots, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1.5 cup water, divided
1.5 cups pearled barley
12 oz asparagus, trimmed & sliced 1/2-inch thick on the bias
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. When it shimmers, add scallions & shallots, cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add broth, 1 cup water & barley & bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low & simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost completely absorbed & barley is just tender, about 25 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water, asparagus & peas; & cook, stirring, until barley is tender, about 5 more minutes.
Stir in herbs, zest & remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt & pepper, to taste, serve immediately.
makes 6 1.5 cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NVR2HEALTHY.
Add broth, 1 cup water & barley & bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low & simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost completely absorbed & barley is just tender, about 25 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water, asparagus & peas; & cook, stirring, until barley is tender, about 5 more minutes.
Stir in herbs, zest & remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt & pepper, to taste, serve immediately.
makes 6 1.5 cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NVR2HEALTHY.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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Delicious! We threw in some chopped mushrooms and craisins (and left out the second dash of oil) and it was excellent. This recipe is a keeper! FYI- the peas are missing from the ingredient list so we just estimated on the amount. - 5/10/11
Reply from NVR2HEALTHY (5/10/11)
Thanks for pointing out the omission :)
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