Barley Risotto with Asparagus, Basil, and Lemon
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Bowl of Delicious · by Elizabeth Lindemann4.0 (2)

Barley Risotto with Asparagus, Basil, and Lemon

NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 19%·PRO 30%
CARBS 51G54% OF CAL
12G FIBER0G ADDED6G INTRINSIC33G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 15G35% OF CAL
3G SAT11G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A spring risotto made with nutty barley instead of rice, studded with tender asparagus and finished with fresh basil and lemon. Light, herby, and made entirely from whole grains.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 4
  • 1 cup pearl barley (soaked overnight)
  • 4 cups chicken stock/broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 lb. asparagus (washed, trimmed, and cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • zest of one lemon (plus wedges for serving)
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
PREP
5M
SODIUM
1312MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.