- 3 tbsp Olive oildivided
- 1 Yellow onionsdiced
- 1 clove Garlicfinely diced
- â…” cup Pearl barley
- 3 cups Vegetable brothhot
- 7 oz Cremini mushroomsquartered
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- 5 oz Baby spinach
- 7 oz Feta cheesevegetarian, halved
- 1 Eggs
- 4 tbsp Breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 5 oz Cherry tomatoeshalved
Pearl Barley Risotto
Craving for a satisfying meal? This Pearl Barley Risotto recipe puts a twist on the Italian classic and makes for a filling and healthy vegetarian dinner option. With a delicate, nutty flavor, pearl barley provides the perfect backdrop for mushrooms and spinach. Cherry tomatoes make the dish extra flavorful and add a pretty red hue. Serve topped with pan-fried feta cheese and a grind or two of fresh black pepper.
This barley risotto (aka barlotto) recipe uses vegetable broth and vegetarian feta cheese – keeping it vegetarian-friendly. Cooking barley is as easy as cooking rice. Just remember to stir continuously to ensure the barley releases starch and thickens the broth as it cooks. This will give the dish a deliciously creamy texture.
To make the Pearl Barley Risotto, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Pearl Barley Risotto
1 | Sauté onions and garlic | 5 |
2 | Add pearl barley | 2 |
3 | Add broth | 5 |
4 | Continue adding broth | 10 |
5 | Cook mushrooms | 6 |
6 | Add spinach to barley risotto | 5 |
7 | Coat feta | 1 |
8 | Fry feta | 6 |
9 | Add tomatoes to barley risotto | 5 |
10 | Add mushrooms | 1 |
11 | Serve | |
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It’s better than a traditional risotto! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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