Barley Risotto with Asparagus Mushrooms Recipe

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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