The recipe Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach

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Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach recipe is a Dinner meal that takes 90 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach!

Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach

Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach Recipe
Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach

The barley gets creamy and is reminiscent of risotto without the arborio rice carbo load. I like the addition of the spinach because it greens up the recipe. Be sure not to use baby spinach...its lovely but doesn't have the nutrients of the adult spinach. This is great as either a side dish or a main course along with a salad. This recipe is easily converted to vegetarian by not using the bacon and swapping out the beef stock for vegetable. I often do that when serving with chicken

What Course Is Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach?

Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach is for Dinner.


How Long Does Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach Recipe Take To Prepare?

Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach takes 15 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach Recipe Take To Cook?

Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach takes 90 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach Recipe Make?

Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach Recipe?

The ingredients for Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach are:

1 pound mixed mushrooms ( shitake, cremini,button...),coarsely chopped
4oz turkey bacon, cooked and then crumbled
1 bunch thyme( 10 sprigs),remove and use only the leaves
1 large onion,medium dice
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup pearl barley
4 cups unsalted beef stock (or vegetable stock)
9-10 oz bag of adult spinach,washed and torn
1 oz Parmesan cheese...shredded
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
lemon zest


How Do I Make Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach?

Here is how you make Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach:

1. Heat Dutch oven over high flame. Return heat level to medium and saute bacon if using. 2. Remove and reserve bacon, add 2 T olive oil to pan and heat. Add chopped mushrooms andd cook until browned and crisped in a few places. 3. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.4. Add barley and 3 cups stock. Bring stock to a boil, turn heat to low, cover pot and simmer for 1 hour. 5. After 1 hr, uncover pot, add last cup of stock and bring to a vigorous boil over high heat. Add torn spinach.6. Cook until liquid is evaporated and barley is creamy. Add shredded parmesan and stir to melt. Turn off heat.7. Correct seasoning with Salt and Pepper. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.8. Garnish with lemon zest and crumbled bacon.Serving Size: 8 servings Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAMPCHATSWORTH.


What's The Nutritional Info For Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach?

The nutritional information for Mushroom Barley Risotto with Spinach is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 155.7
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.9 mg
  • Sodium: 163.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 7.4 g

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