Barley Mushroom Risotto Recipe
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Barley Mushroom Risotto

By: MOLSON7 
"This barley risotto is delicious and charming. It makes a nice side dish for steak or roasted meats. Especially when you want to serve something a little different."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and saute for 5 minutes. Add the barley, thyme, bay leaf and 2 cups of the hot broth. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low, and simmer until most of the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Pour in remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring and allowing it to become absorbed before adding more. This process takes about 50 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute mushrooms in the hot oil until tender. Add garlic, and cook for about 3 more minutes. Stir in the barley mixture and parsley. Remove bay leaf, and serve.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 181 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2006 by Johnny   view full review
I liked the flavor but the second time, I changed a few things. I melted 3tsp of butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by NOZ-N-A-CUK-BUK   view full review
Awesome recipe and compatible with Weight Watchers (4 points) especially if you cut the fat. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2006 by MidnightCookies   view full review
My boyfriend and I really liked this. I used some of the reviewers recomendations and cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2005 by Mark P   view full review
This was decent. I was hoping the barley would make it something interesting or special but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by Robin B.   view full review
I really like this recipe. I also add a little white wine to the barley before the chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by Hannah   view full review
I gave this recipes 4 stars because I doctored it a bit, partly based on previous reviews. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2005 by Kathygram   view full review
I really like this recipe. I found it to be very flavorful. The only changes I made were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2010 by KimFitzgerald Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Love it! I might never make risotto with rice again! the barley gives it a wonderful nutty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2004 by LANNI   view full review
This was good. I thought the barley was a little chewy, but I think I may have had too little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by Kim   view full review
Good, family chowed this one down. Made with beef stock instead of chicken as we were having...

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