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Mushroom Barley Risotto

A hearty and delicious mushroom barley risotto that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 200 grams mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their juices.
  4. Stir in the barley and cook for a couple of minutes.
  5. Gradually add the vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring frequently until the barley is tender and the mixture is creamy.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Barley, Mushroom, Risotto
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