Springtime Barley Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup pearl barley
2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced ( be sure to clean the leeks well to remove any grit)
1/2 cup dry white wine (for non-alcoholic version substitute water or broth)
2 cups water
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
14 oz vegetable broth
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 2-inch pieces (about 1 lb)
10 oz frozen peas, thawed ( i used only about 6-8 ounces)
1/4-1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mint leaf , thinly slice plus a few whole leaves for garnish

Directions:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
Add barley and leeks; cook until leeks begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine; cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Add broth and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender and creamy, about 10 minutes.
Add asparagus; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in peas until heated through.
Add Parmesan and mint; season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with mint leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	447.31 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.66g	19%
Cholesterol	9.35mg	3%
Sodium	755.5mg	31%
Potassium	669.26mg	14%
Total Carbs	63.39g	21%
Sugars	8.16g	33%
Dietary Fiber	14.72g	59%
Protein	15.55g	31%
Vitamin C	24.5mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	94mg	522%
Calcium	220.3mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.72 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.88g	19%
Cholesterol	2.13mg	3%
Sodium	171.8mg	31%
Potassium	152.19mg	14%
Total Carbs	14.41g	21%
Sugars	1.85g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.35g	59%
Protein	3.54g	31%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	21.4mg	522%
Calcium	50.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.2

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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