Lentil Barley And Rice Risotto Recipes

LENTIL, BARLEY AND RICE RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large frying pan melt 2 T.
• of butter over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and cook until transparent.
• Add rice and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add barley and lentils and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the wine and, stirring constantly-for the rest of the cooking time-cook until the liquid is almost gone.
• Ladle in some stock, (1 ladle's worth) cook down.
• Repeat until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat, fold in cream, cheese, butter and chives.
• Taste and add salt and peppr as needed.

MIDDLE EASTERN BARLEY, LENTIL, & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium-large saucepan (I used a 2Q pan and it was just right; I've also sauteed in water instead of oil).
• Add onion and garlic; cook& stir 2 min.
• Stir in cinnamon, sugar, and 4 c water.
• Add lentils and barley.
• Bring to boil on med heat; reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer gently for 20 min.
• Add rice, apricots, raisins, and mint; stir.
• Simmer, covered, 20 more min or until all the ingredients are tender and have absorbed the liquid.
• Season to taste with pepper.