Vegetable Barley Risotto

A delicious side dish to pair with your favorite steak or roast! This "risotto" features zucchini, shallots and tomatoes in a tender barley mixture.

  • 25
    min
  • 4
    SERVINGS
  • 180
    Cal
  • 6 g
    Protein

Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 can (14 to 14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cooking:

  1. Heat large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add barley and cook, stirring until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, shallots, oil and garlic; cook about 3 minutes until zucchini is crisp tender.
  2. Stir in 3/4 cup of broth. Bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed. Add remaining broth; return to simmer and continue cooking 7 to 9 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in tomatoes and pepper.

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