Barley "Risotto" with Asparagus & Shiitakes

Make sure to use the convenient quick-cooking barley, that will save a lot of time. And very nice flavor too.

35 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

302 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

12	ounces	asparagus
2 1/2	cups	chicken broth, low salt	or vegetable broth
1	tablespoon	olive oil, extra-virgin
1	bunch	scallions, spring or green onions	white and light green parts, chopped (3/4 cup)
4	ounces	mushrooms, shitake	stems removed, caps thinly sliced
1	cup	pearl barley	quick-cooking
1/2	cup	white wine	dry
1/2	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	freshly
1	x	salt	to taste
1	x	black pepper	ground, to taste

Directions

Snap off ends of asparagus stalks.

Peel asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler; cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths.

Steam until just tender, about 3 minutes.

Set aside.

Bring broth to a simmer in a saucepan or in the microwave; keep warm. Heat oil in a heavy, wide pan over medium heat.

Add scallions and shiitakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add barley and stir for 1 minute.

Add wine and stir until evaporated, about 1 minute.

Add about 1/2 cup of the hot broth and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Continue cooking, adding enough broth, 1/2 cup at a time, and stirring frequently, until the barley is just tender and the mixture has a slightly saucy consistency, about 10 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and the reserved asparagus.

Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 282g

Amount per Serving

Calories 302 24% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	13%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 242mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	37%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 14.0g	28%

Vitamin A	9%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	17%		Iron	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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