Barley Risotto with Caramelized Leeks and Mushrooms

Name: Barley Risotto with Caramelized Leeks and Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 227 grams cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about; 794 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 710 milliliters chopped leek (about 3 large); 2 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters uncooked pearl barley; 1 teaspoon salt

The recipe Barley Risotto with Caramelized Leeks and Mushrooms could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in roughly 45 minutes. This side dish has 200 calories, 6g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. If you have pepper, olive oil, flat-leaf parsley, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add leek; cook 20 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.

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Leek

Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

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Mushrooms

Add barley, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Salt

Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.

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Parsley