Barley Risotto with Asparagus Mushrooms Recipe

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Recipe Category: Barley

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Barley Risotto With Asparagus Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, lightly rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups hot vegetable broth, or more if needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
  2. Add the asparagus, mushrooms and garlic
  3. Cover and cook for 5 minutes
  4. Add the barley and stir to coat with oil
  5. Add the thyme and wine and stir gently until the liquid is absorbed
  6. Add the broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed before each addition
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste
  8. Simmer, stirring frequently, until creamy
  9. Serve immediately

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