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Barley Risotto With Roasted Squash Recipe

Barley Risotto With Roasted Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded and cut in 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 cups barley, rinsed (not quick-cooking )
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic clove
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh sage
1 tbsp chopped resh flat leaf parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash in a shallow baking pan. Add 1 tbsp of the olive oil, the kosher salt, pepper and nutmeg. Toss to coat. Roast about 30 minutes or until tender. Set aside. Place barley in another shallow baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted; set aside.
In a large saucepan heat broth over medium heat just until simmering; reduce heat. cover and keep warm over low heat.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in toasted barley; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in wine. Cook and stir until wine is absorbed.
Add 1 cup of the hot broth; cook, uncovered, until most of the broth is absorbed stirring frequently. Continue adding broth, 1 cup at a time, cooking after each addition until broth is nearly absorbed, stirring fewquently.
When the last of the broth has been added, cook until mixture is creamy. Total cooking time should be about 30 to 35 minutes after wine is added.
Fold in roasted squash, parmesan cheese, thyme, and sage. Top individual servings with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.53 Kcal (999 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.26g	14%
Cholesterol	4.8mg	2%
Sodium	851.16mg	35%
Potassium	590.09mg	13%
Total Carbs	27.68g	9%
Sugars	2.87g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.33g	17%
Protein	7.14g	14%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	159.6mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.37 Kcal (232 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.15g	14%
Cholesterol	1.11mg	2%
Sodium	197.58mg	35%
Potassium	136.98mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.43g	9%
Sugars	0.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1g	17%
Protein	1.66g	14%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	0.3mg	8%
Calcium	37mg	16%

* 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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