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Creamy Pearl Barley and Mushroom Risotto

Name: Creamy Pearl Barley and Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 200 g Pearl barley; 250 g Cremini mushrooms; 1 piece Yellow onion; 2 clove Garlic cloves; 900 ml Warm vegetable broth; 30 g Grated Parmesan; 25 ml Olive oil; 0.5 tsp Dried thyme; null Salt

A wholesome, whole-grain take on risotto where chewy pearl barley is slowly simmered with savory cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme.

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Total

45 min

Ingredients

4servings

Pearl barley
200 g
Cremini mushrooms
250 g
Yellow onion
1 piece
Garlic cloves
2 clove
Warm vegetable broth
900 ml
Grated Parmesan
30 g
Olive oil
25 ml
Dried thyme
0.5 tsp
Salt

Preparation Steps

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes until browned; set aside on a plate.

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In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in barley and toast for 1 minute.

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Add warm broth in portions, letting the barley gently simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring regularly until creamy and tender.

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Fold in the cooked mushrooms, thyme, and Parmesan. Stir well, remove from heat, and let rest covered for 3 minutes before serving.

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Provenance & Public Domain Audit

Source: USDA SNAP-Ed Connection - Barley Mushroom Pilaf (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105

License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal

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Creamy Pearl Barley and Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

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