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Barley, Mushroom, and Herb Risotto

April 2, 2025

Barley, Mushroom, and Herb Risotto

How to Make Barley, Mushroom, and Herb Risotto

Risotto is traditionally made with starchy rice, but this version made with barley is higher fiber, and has a delightfully chewy texture. Adding the liquid to the grains 1/2 cup at a time gives them a rich, creamy texture by the time they are done cooking. Serve this as whole-grain side to a protein entree, like this Mediterranean Chicken and Artichokes, or add cooked chicken or shrimp and a handful of green to make this a complete meal.


10 min prep time


45 min cook time


6servings


1/2 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and
    water to a simmer over medium heat. Set
    aside but keep warm on low heat.
  2. In a separate medium saucepan, add
    1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté
    onion until clear. Add barley and sauté
    2 minutes.
  3. Ladle 1/2 cup hot broth into barley mixture
    and stir constantly until liquid is absorbed.
    Continue to add broth, one 1/2 cup
    at a time, until the barley is cooked and has
    a creamy texture.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to a medium
    sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add
    mushrooms and sauté until all the liquid
    from the mushrooms is expelled and mushrooms
    begin to brown. Add garlic and sauté
    1 minute.
  5. Add sautéed mushrooms and garlic to
    barley mixture; then stir in parsley, chives,
    pepper, and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
  6. If the barley risotto gets too thick, add
    more hot broth, stirring until creamy.
Fiber Focused
Sides
Vegetarian
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1/2 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    190

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    3.5g

    4%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.9g

      5%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    4mg

    1%

  • Sodium
    430mg

    19%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    32g

    12%

    • Dietary Fiber
      6g

      21%
    • Total Sugars
      4g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    9g

  • Potassium
    510mg
    11%

Ingredients

low sodium chicken broth
4 cup

water
2 cup

olive oil (divided use)
3 tsp

small onion (diced)
1

pearled barley
1 cup

sliced mushrooms
1 lbs

garlic (minced)
1 clove

fresh parsley
2 tsp

fresh chives
2 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup