Barley Risotto With Spinach And Parmesan Food

TOASTED BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SPINACH AND HERB PURéE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast barley on a rimmed baking sheet until light golden brown and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
• Bring broth to a boil in large saucepan; reduce heat to low and keep broth warm.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add barley, thyme, bay leaf, and 2 cups warm broth to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until broth is almost absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add remaining broth by 1/2-cupfuls, allowing it to be absorbed before adding more and stirring often, until barley is tender and mixture is creamy, 40-50 minutes (you may not use all the broth). Remove bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, cook spinach and parsley in a large pot of boiling salted water until leaves are bright green and just wilted, about 5 seconds. Drain; transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Drain and squeeze well to remove excess water.
• Coarsely chop spinach and parsley, then purée with oil and a splash of water in a blender, adding more water as needed, until smooth. Set spinach purée aside.
• Mix garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice into barley mixture, then mix in Parmesan 1/4-cupful at a time, stirring until melted and well combined before adding more. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
• Remove barley risotto from heat and mix in spinach purée and herbs; season with salt and pepper.

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SPINACH AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Warm oil in large, heavy nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes, stirring. Add barley and thyme; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of the broth; bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in remaining 3 cups broth. Cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, breaking up chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, until warmed through and barley is tender yet chewy. Serve hot, garnished with cheese.

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH LIMA BEANS, ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat grill. Using side burner or top of grill. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 leeks and fennel and cook until soft. Add the thyme and barley and cook for 1 minute. Place the broth and saffron in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Begin by adding 2 cups of the stock and stir until the barley has absorbed the stock. Add the remaining leeks and fennel and 4 cups of the broth. Cook until barley is tender and the mixture is creamy, stirring often, about 30 minutes, during the last 10 minutes add the asparagus. If the mixture appears dry, add the remaining 1 cup of stock. Add the lima beans and spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, salt and pepper to taste.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• Place the dried mushroom in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a frying pan. Saute onions until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 - 2 minutes.
• Add the barley and coat with oil.
• Add stock and bring to the boil.
• Place barley mix in slow cooker and add mushrooms, including soaking water.
• Cook on low heat for 4 - 5 hours, stirring occasionally. If barley becomes dry, add a dash of olive oil.
• When barley is tender, add spinach and mix well.
• Add parmesan and serve with black pepper.
• Note: If a slow cooker is not available, simmer barley on the stovetop for 40 minutes until tender.

SHRIMP, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil over med-high heat.
• Add in shrimp, and cook for about 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.
• Drain and plunge shrimp into ice water to stop the cooking process; remove from water; set aside.
• In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over med-high heat.
• Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender.
• Remove mushroom mixture from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
• Add barley to pan, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add wine and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for about 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, allowing liquid to be absorbed after each addition, stirring constantly.
• Stir in cooked shrimp, mushroom mixture, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, and pepper.
• Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately.

SPINACH-BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms and onion in oil. Stir in broth, garlic pepper seasoning blend and mustard. Cover and heat to boiling. Stir in remaining ingredients except spinach; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in spinach; cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until water is absorbed and barley and wild rice are tender.

SPINACH & BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and fry the leek and garlic for 5-10 mins, stirring frequently, until softened, adding a splash of water if it sticks.
• Tip in the cans of barley and their liquid, then stir in the bouillon powder, sage and thyme. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 4-5 mins. Add the tomatoes and spinach and cook for 2-3 mins more until the spinach is wilted, adding a splash more water if needed. Stir in most of the cheese, then serve with the remaining cheese scattered over.

BUTTERY BARLEY RISOTTO WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring broth to simmer in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover to keep warm. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add barley; stir until coated with butter, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup broth; simmer, stirring often, until broth is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until barley is tender but still firm to bite and risotto is creamy, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, herbs, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to risotto; stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide risotto among bowls and serve.