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Veggie Barley "Risotto" takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Veggie Barley "Risotto" takes 10 minutes to cook.

Veggie Barley "Risotto" makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Veggie Barley "Risotto" are:

2 cups cooked barley
1 tsp coconut oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped greens: chard, kale, etc
1 small tomato chopped (about 1/3 cup)
2 tsp garlic
2 TB dry white wine
2 TB fat free half and half
1 oz shredded Gouda cheese

Here is how you make Veggie Barley "Risotto":

Melt the coconut oil over medium heat and saute the onion until translucent. Add in the wine, tomato, garlic, and any greens that require more cooking (kale or collards, for example). Simmer on medium-low until the wine is reduced to almost nothing. Add in the cooked barley and any greens that cook fast (chard, spinach). Stir well. Add in the creamer and cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and creamer is reduced. If the creamer reduces before the cheese melts, turn off the heat and continue stirring.Serving Size:?Makes 2 servings (about 1.5-2 cups each, depending on veggies chosen)

The nutritional information for Veggie Barley "Risotto" is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 314.9

• Total Fat: 7.2 g
• Cholesterol: 16.2 mg
• Sodium: 151.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 53.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
• Protein: 9.2 g