Mushroom and Barley Risotto

Name: Mushroom and Barley Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps brandy; 227 grams package cremini mushrooms, sliced; 14 grams dried porcini mushrooms; 59 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 237 milliliters fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 355 milliliters chopped onion; 473 milliliters uncooked pearl barley; 57 grams fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided; 414 milliliters water; 473 milliliters boiling water

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Mushroom and Barley Risotto a try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 18g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 552 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of lower-sodium chicken broth, flat-leaf parsley, kosher salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

Combine 2 cups boiling water and porcini mushrooms; let stand 20 minutes.

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Water

Drain mushrooms through a sieve over a bowl, reserving liquid. Finely chop mushrooms.

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Bowl

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Add olive oil to pan, and swirl to coat.

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Add onion; cook for 4 minutes.

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Add cremini mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Crimini Mushrooms

Add porcini mushrooms and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Add barley; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

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Add brandy; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid almost evaporates (about 1 minute), stirring occasionally.

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Stir in reserved mushroom liquid, 1 3/4 cups water, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until liquid evaporates and barley is tender, stirring occasionally.

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