Barley Risotto with Pearl Barley


Course : Risotto
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


8 ounces pearl barley

1/2 medium onion chopped

2 1/2 cups vegetable stock

1 medium red pepper seeded and finely diced

2 5/8 ounces frozen peas
 

Preparation / Directions:


Wash the barley and soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and place in a saucepan with the onion, vegetable stock and red pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes until the barley is just tender. Add more liquid to the pan if necessary. Five minutes before the end of the cooking time add the peas. Blend to a smooth puree for babies or leave whole and season with garlic, Roquefort cheese, herbs, salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper for adults.

 

Nutritional Information:

1262 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (8% calories from fat); 41g Protein; 252g Carbohydrate; 6mg Cholesterol; 4169mg Sodium


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