Dinner

Asparagus Barley Risotto is for Dinner.

Asparagus Barley Risotto takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Barley Risotto takes 30 minutes to cook.

Asparagus Barley Risotto makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Barley Risotto are:

6 cups chicken broth
2-4TB extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cups pearled barley
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Here is how you make Asparagus Barley Risotto:

Warm chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat.In a large saute pan, heat 1-2 TB oil over med-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add barley and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2-3 minutes. Add the warmed broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring occasionally after each addition, and waiting until it is absorbed before adding more. Meanwhile, in another saute pan, heat 1-2 TB oil over medium heat. Saute asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. Once the broth is completely absorbed into the risotto, add the asparagus, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the Parmesan. Serve immediately.Makes about 6 cups, or about 12 half-cup servings.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STRINGI719.

The nutritional information for Asparagus Barley Risotto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 151.1

• Total Fat: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
• Sodium: 404.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 6.2 g