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Creamy Pea and Chive Pearl Barley Risotto

Creamy Pea and Chive Pearl Barley Risotto prepared dish

This creamy pea and chive pearl barley risotto is a delightful twist on the classic dish, offering a rich texture and vibrant flavor. The combination of fresh peas and aromatic chives adds a refreshing touch, making it a perfect choice for a comforting meal. Enjoy this reduced-fat version that doesn't compromise on taste!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include chives, olive oil, onion, vegetable broth.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp chives (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (heated)
  • 1 cup pearl barley (rinsed)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup fresh peas (shelled)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed pearl barley and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to toast slightly.
  4. Gradually add the heated vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
  5. Continue this process for about 25 minutes or until the barley is tender and creamy.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shelled peas and chopped chives to the risotto.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Season with black pepper to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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