Barley and Asparagus Risotto
Servings Prep Time
4servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Trim one-inch off the asparagus ends and cut into bite-size pieces.
  2. Over medium heat, warm up extra-virgin olive oil in saucepan. Add onion; sauté until transparent about 5 minutes. Add barley and garlic and toast 3 minutes, mixing occasionally. Add 2 cups broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
  3. Mix in 2 more cups broth and simmer over low heat until absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add 2 more cups broth and simmer until barley is tender and creamy but still slightly firm to bite, stirring frequently and adding more broth if mixture is dry, about 35 minutes. If it is dry, add another 1/2 cup of broth and place the asparagus on top, cover and steam asparagus for 8 – 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  4. Add tomatoes; stir in gently until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  5. Mix in cheese, arugula and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Serve
Recipe Notes

Modified from

Epicurious: Toasted Barley and Asparagus Risotto