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Barley Risotto with Lima Beans, Asparagus and Spinach
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large leek, (white and pale green parts only) finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups pearl barley
7 cups vegetable stock
Pinch of saffron threads
10 spears asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces on bias
1 cup fresh or frozen lime beans (frozen, thawed), fresh blanched in boiling salted water, drained
1/2 pound baby spinach, trimmed and cut into chiffonade
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 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.
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