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Barley Risotto With Asparagus and Basil Recipe

Barley Risotto With Asparagus and Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 (14 1/2 oz) cans low sodium vegetable broth
4 cups water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 lb roasted asparagus
2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves , torn into small pieces
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish (about 2 oz)

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, bring broth and 4 cups water just to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the barley; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Pour in the wine and stir until it is absorbed, about 1 minute.
Ladle in 2 cups of the warm broth mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until almost completely absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Continue adding broth mixture 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing liquid to be almost absorbed before adding more, until barley is tender and mixture is creamy, 40 to 50 minutes (you may not have to use all the broth). Add the asparagus; cook just briefly to reheat if necessary.
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the basil and parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	629.48 Kcal (2636 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.07g	34%
Cholesterol	11.14mg	4%
Sodium	277.44mg	12%
Potassium	342.21mg	7%
Total Carbs	63.65g	21%
Sugars	2.26g	9%
Dietary Fiber	8.75g	35%
Protein	21.31g	43%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	209.7mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.34 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.99g	34%
Cholesterol	2.52mg	4%
Sodium	62.73mg	12%
Potassium	77.38mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.39g	21%
Sugars	0.51g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	35%
Protein	4.82g	43%
Vitamin C	1mg	7%
Iron	0.6mg	14%
Calcium	47.4mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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