Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake), sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh thyme and black pepper
Mushroom Barley Risotto
Creamy barley risotto with mixed mushrooms, thyme, and a finish of Parmesan and olive oil.
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Steps
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet. Saute onion and mushrooms for 6 minutes until golden.
- Add barley and stir 1 minute. Begin adding broth one ladle at a time, stirring as each is absorbed.
- Continue for 25 to 30 minutes until barley is tender and creamy.
- Stir in Parmesan and thyme. Season with pepper and serve.