Best 7 Creamy Pea Chive Pearl Barley Risotto Reduced Fat Recipes

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Indulge in a creamy and flavorful culinary journey with our exquisite Creamy Pea, Chive, and Pearl Barley Risotto. This reduced-fat risotto offers a delectable combination of textures and flavors, crafted with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body and soul. Discover the harmonious blend of tender pearl barley, vibrant peas, aromatic chives, and a luscious creamy sauce, all coming together in perfect harmony.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our curated collection of risotto recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic Italian dish. From the vibrant green of the Pea and Chive Risotto to the earthy elegance of the Mushroom and Leek Risotto, our recipes cater to every palate and occasion.

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With our detailed instructions and insightful tips, you'll be able to create restaurant-quality risotto in the comfort of your own kitchen. Impress your loved ones with these delectable dishes that are not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure with our Creamy Pea, Chive, and Pearl Barley Risotto, along with the other delightful risotto recipes featured in this article. Your taste buds will thank you!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PEA & CHIVE RISOTTO



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Pearl barley is rich in calcium, minerals, iron and potassium, and that's just to start with. Make the most of it with this creamy risotto

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Starter, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
200g pearl barley
1.2l vegetable stock
140g pea
100g light cream cheese with chives
small bunch chives , snipped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 104 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.41 milligram of sodium

CREAMY PEA & CHIVE PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO (REDUCED FAT)



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I am a big fan of pearl barley as it is cheap, tasty, healthy and very filling. This sounds like a great new way to enjoy pearl barley with a bit of an Italian flare. I originally found this recipe in the BBC Good Food Magazine.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
7 ounces pearl barley
2 pints vegetable stock
5 ounces peas
3 1/2 ounces fat-free cream cheese with chives
1 bunch chives, snipped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 20.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 14.3

BARLEY RISOTTO (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)



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From most recent book. Haven't tried. Just like classic risotto, this barley version is toothsome and creamy. Technique wise, this is even easier than the conventional risotto because it doesn't require as much stirring. This recipe is adaptable. Add mushrooms if you like or stir in a mix of fresh herbs at the end.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a second medium, heavy bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and barley; stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and barley is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add a third of the broth, bring barely to a simmer, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until brother is almost absorbed, about 12 minutes.
  • Repeat with next third of broth, and then with the final third. Remove pan from the heat and sit in the Parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste.

BARLEY RISOTTO



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this is a great way to use up extra veggies, and a nice change from rice. serve with a roast, or as part of a vegetarian meal. it's also easily doubled

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups barley
1/4 cup white wine
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup fresh diced tomato
1 cup peas
salt and pepper
grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • in olive oil, saute onion and garlic until softened.
  • add mushrooms, cook until browning.
  • add barley and cook for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
  • add white wine, add 3 c stock, tomato, salt& pepper.
  • bring to boil, cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • add peas and some additional broth if needed, simmer an additional 10-15 minutes stir in cheese, and more salt& pepper if needed.

CREAMY BARLEY WITH PEAS AND CHIVES



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This is a delicious meal that is very similar to a risotto. It is particularly good in the summer when fresh ingredients are readily available. It's an old recipe that I've tweaked as I've made it. For a non-alcoholic version, simply use 4 1/2 cups (2 pints, 1.2 litres) of stock. Serves 3-4 as a main meal, more if used as a side dish.

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup raw pearl barley
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas (use fresh if you can)
1/2 cup light cream cheese
1 small bunch fresh chives, chopped (1 1/2 tablespoons once chopped)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet, then add the onion and cook gently for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the pearl barley and continue to cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and simmer until it is absorbed.
  • Pour in the stock a quarter at a time and simmer until the stock is absorbed before adding more. It should take 45 minutes or so for all the stock to be absorbed.
  • 10 minutes before finishing cooking, stir in the peas. Continue to simmer until nearly all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Turn off the heat, stir in the cream cheese and most of the chives.
  • Season with salt and pepper to your taste and serve with the remaining chives scattered over the top.

CREAMY PEA RISOTTO



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Make and share this Creamy Pea Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Anemone

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion
2 teaspoons oil
1 1/2 cups rice
1/2 cup apple juice
1 1/2-2 cups stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 282.5, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.8

PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO



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Make and share this Pearl Barley Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hectorthebat

Categories     Grains

Time 1h57m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

225 g pearl barley
2 chicken stock cubes
50 g butter
1 pinch saffron
1 onion
1 pepper
110 g chorizo sausage
110 g bacon
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
120 ml white wine
400 g tomatoes
110 g peas
225 g prawns

Steps:

  • Put the pearl barley into a saucepan and add enough water to cover generously. Add the stock cubes, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until tender, topping up the water if necessary.
  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan or wok and gently saute the saffron, onion, and pepper for 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and bacon, and fry on a higher heat for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, most of the thyme leaves, paprika, wine, tomatoes, and peas. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the prawns and simmer for 2 minutes to heat them through.
  • Drain the pearl barley thoroughly and stir it into the other ingredients, making sure it's piping hot. Serve immediately, garnished with a few thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 1044, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.6

Tips:

  • Use frozen peas: Frozen peas are just as nutritious as fresh peas, but they're more convenient and affordable. They're also easier to find year-round.
  • Don't overcook the barley: Barley should be cooked until it's tender but still has a little bit of a bite to it. Overcooked barley will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the risotto. Look for a broth that's low in sodium and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Add the cheese gradually: Stir in the cheese a little at a time, until the risotto is creamy and smooth. Adding the cheese all at once can make the risotto grainy.
  • Serve the risotto immediately: Risotto is best served immediately after it's made. The longer it sits, the more the rice will absorb the liquid and the creamier it will become. If you need to make the risotto ahead of time, reheat it gently over low heat, stirring constantly.

Conclusion:

This creamy pea, chive, and pearl barley risotto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover barley. The risotto is creamy and flavorful, with a bright pop of color from the peas and chives. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.

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