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Barley Risotto with Beans and Greens Recipe

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Barley Risotto with Beans and Greens
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
2424
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer over moderately high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm.
  2. In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and thyme and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Add the barley and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine if using and cook, stirring until absorbed, about one minute. Add 1 cup of the warm stock and cook, stirring, until nearly absorbed. Continue adding the stock 1/2 cup at a time in six additions ? you?ll have a cup of stock left in the pot ? stirring until it is nearly absorbed between additions. Most barley risottos are done when the barley is al dente and suspended in a thick, creamy sauce, about 35 minutes, however, I like to take this one a little ?soupier? adding another half to one cup of stock. (This gives the beans something to drink up, and you a margin of error if you grains continue to absorb the stock once you think they are done.) Stir it in until the risotto is on the loose side, then add the beans and let them cook for a minute. Add the escarole and let it wilt and then cook for an additional minute. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and the butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve at once, passing more cheese at the table.
  3. Do ahead: Although it?s not generally ideal to reheat rice risottos, I actually enjoyed this barley one reheated. Keep the flame low, splash in some more broth if it seems thick and slowly warm the dish, stirring. Top with extra cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2424.23 Kcal (10150 kJ)
Calories from fat 515.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.29g 88%
Cholesterol 65.79mg 22%
Sodium 6759.62mg 282%
Potassium 7928.13mg 169%
Total Carbs 404.25g 135%
Sugars 88.38g 354%
Dietary Fiber 74.63g 299%
Protein 66.7g 133%
Vitamin C 23.1mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 23.7mg 132%
Calcium 561.2mg 56%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.93 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.43g 88%
Cholesterol 2.79mg 22%
Sodium 287.01mg 282%
Potassium 336.62mg 169%
Total Carbs 17.16g 135%
Sugars 3.75g 354%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 299%
Protein 2.83g 133%
Vitamin C 1mg 39%
Iron 1mg 132%
Calcium 23.8mg 56%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 52.5
    Points
  • 59
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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