BARLEY RISOTTO

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Low in fat, but high in fiber, this delicious barley risotto puts a twist on the typical dish. With its nutty undertones, barley provides the perfect backdrop for lemon and parsley. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine or water
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; keep hot., In another small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook and stir the barley for 2-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl. In the same saucepan, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer or until onion is tender. Stir in barley and wine. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed. , Add hot broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until barley is almost tender (cooking time is about 45 minutes). Add the parsley and lemon zest; cook and stir until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges