Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Parmesan

Name: Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Parmesan
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 454 grams asparagus, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces; 355 milliliters barley; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 237 milliliters dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc); 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 liters low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 57 grams 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Parmesan might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 493 calories, 22g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. If you have garlic, chicken broth, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Warm the broth in a small saucepan over low heat. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes or until soft.

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Onion

Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.

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Garlic

Add the barley and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.

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Barley

Wine

Add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally and waiting until it is absorbed before adding more.

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Broth

Add the asparagus with the last 1/2 cup of broth and cook until tender. It should take 30 to 35 minutes for all the broth to be absorbed.

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Asparagus

Broth

Remove from heat, season with the salt and pepper, and stir in the Parmesan. Spoon into individual bowls.Tip: At the store, look for thick or thin asparagus with firm stalks, closed tips, and a bright green color.

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Salt And Pepper