Creamy Pea Chive Pearl Barley Risotto Reduced Fat Recipes

PEA BARLEY RISOTTO

Steps:

• Cook peas in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain under cold water. Set aside.
• Prepare the vegetable broth in a medium/large pot and keep warm over low heat.
• Heat 2 tablespoons evo oil in a saucepan (I like to use a Dutch oven) over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add barley and salt. Stir to coat with the onion/garlic mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Add wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated.
• Add 1 cup of broth and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until almost all absorbed.
• Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, adding 1/2 cup warm broth at a time, stirring, waiting to add more until the liquid is nearly absorbed after each addition.
• At about 15-minute cooking time add the peas, adjust with salt, stir, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes or until barley is tender but still al dente.
• Turn off heat, add 1 Tbsp butter and a handful of Parmigiano (optional). Stir and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
• Serve with some freshly cracked pepper on top.

PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a casserole pot heat the butter or oil over medium heat. Saute the sliced leeks for 5 minutes until they have softened.
• Add the pearl barley to the pot and stir to combine. Pour in the white wine and cook for around 5 minutes, until the liquid has reduced and the alcohol has cooked out.
• Add the vegetable stock to the pot. Stir everything to combine and leave to simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pearl barley is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. If the mixture begins to dry out, add a little water. The final consistency should creamy and a little loose. If the mixture is too wet, cook for a few more minutes until more of the liquid has evaporated.
• Stir the asparagus, peas and spring greens into the risotto and cook for 3-4 minutes until the asparagus is just tender.
• Add the parmesan, lemon juice and chives. Stir to combine then taste. Add salt and pepper as required. Serve in bowls with grated parmesan and a sprinkle of chopped chives. Enjoy!

CREAMY PEA & CHIVE PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO (REDUCED FAT)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep pan, then gently fry the onion for 3-4 minutes
• Stir in the pearl barley, sizzle for a few mins, then pour in about a third of the stock.
• Simmer fiercely for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, adding more stock gradually as it is absorbed.
• With 5 mins to go, stir in the peas. After 20 mins there should be some liquid left and the barley should be cooked through.
• Turn the heat off under the risotto and let it sit for a min, then stir in the cream cheese and most of the chives.
• Season well and serve scattered with the rest of the chives.

CREAMY PEA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Chop onions. Put in medium pot and saute over medium heat until translucent.
• Add rice and stir for one minute.
• Add apple juice, 1 1/2 cups stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
• Stir in peas and Parmesan, adding more stock if needed, until creamy.

CREAMY PEA & CHIVE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep pan, then gently fry the onion for 3-4 mins. Stir in the pearl barley, sizzle for a few mins, then pour in about a third of the stock. Simmer fiercely for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, adding more stock gradually as it is absorbed. With 5 mins to go, stir in the peas. After 20 mins there should be some liquid left and the barley should be cooked through.
• Turn the heat off under the risotto and let it sit for a min, then stir in the cream cheese and most of the chives. Season well and serve scattered with the rest of the chives.